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Columbus CPCU Society Chapter News Volume 6, Issue 2 Summer 2016
CHAPTER
OFFICERS
2016
President, COE
Chair, Compliance
Chair, & Director
Josh Thompson
CPCU, MBA
State Auto Insurance
President-Elect &
Director
Stefanie Truitt
CPCU, MBA, API,
AINS
State Auto Insurance
Vice President, &
Director Dale Halon CPCU
Treasurer, Finance
Chair & Director
Andrew Connell,
CPCU
Grange Mutual
Casualty Company
Secretary & Director
David Gillum
CPCU
Farmers Insurance
Immediate Past
President & Director
Kevin McEnery
CPCU
Nationwide
Insurance
UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETINGS
Our Chapter meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the historic Lincoln Theatre, 769 E Long St., Columbus, OH 43203
Current Columbus CPCU chapter members can attend our chapter meetings at no cost. The cost for guests/non-members is $10
Remaining 2016 meetings:
Tuesday, September 13, Speaker: Scott Thompson, Director of Safety and Security at the Columbus Zoo Menu: Backyard BBQ Buffet
Tuesday, October 11, Speaker: Diane Chapman, Topic: Insurance Trends in Government Menu: Baked Potato Bar
Tuesday, November 8, New Designee Conferment. Speaker: Michael Koscielny, President-Elect, The CPCU Society Leadership Council Menu: TBD
Registration is open at our website: http://columbus.cpcusociety.org/
Registration closes at noon the Thursday before the meeting
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Columbus CPCU Society Chapter News Volume 6, Issue 2 Summer 2016
Good Works Events
Manna Café
Manna Cafe is a ministry at 501 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio at the United
Methodist Church. Every Wednesday 150-200 guests enjoy gracious hospitality,
respite from the street, and a delicious meal
Our Chapter sponsors a meal at the Manna Café several times a year
15+ volunteers needed are needed to help with preparation, serving, and clean-up
from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 19
Click here to register.
Community Shelter Board
Community Shelter Board is a collective impact organization that creates
collaborations, innovates solutions, and invests in quality programs to end
homelessness in Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio
Board Members, Stefanie Truitt and Sherrie Hayes recently volunteered to help
prepare and serve meals to shelter guests.
Our Chapter has donated winter warmth gear to the Community Shelter Board the
past two years. Our 2016 collection for this worthy cause starts at our next Chapter
meeting on September 13. Our Chapter was recognized for generosity at a recent
luncheon held at the Columbus Convention Center
The Community Shelter Board is located at 595 Van Buren Drive, Columbus, OH
43223-2230
The Van Buren Center was opened in the Fall of 2014 to address the needs of the
growing numbers of men, women, and families experiencing homelessness
Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbuscpcu/ for details and photos
about our Volunteer events
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Columbus CPCU Society Chapter News Volume 6, Issue 2 Summer 2016
Social Events
The Columbus CPCU Society Chapter has a stellar line-up of Social Events this year
We had a record turn-out at our recent Summer Fun Night at the Columbus Clippers game
on Saturday, June 25. Attendees enjoyed a buffet style meal, cold beverages, and
networking while watching our home team beat Norfolk 7-4!
Summer Aloha Event – Friday, July 22, 2016
Chapter members and their guests are invited to enjoy a networking event with other CPCUs in advance of this years’
annual meeting and seminars in Hawaii at Seventh Son Brewery, 1101 N. 4th
St., Columbus, Ohio 43201
Food catered by Aloha Streatery
- No cost for Columbus Chapter members (Members always include New Designees, Candidates, Retirees, Regular
Members, and Members of Gamma Iota Sigma). $15 for guests
- Includes: One drink (cocktail, beer or wine), Choice of Hawaiian style beef or chicken plate. Includes sides of Island
rice and macaroni/potato salad.
- Advance registration is required. Click here to register.
Golf Outing – Friday, August 26, 2016
Chapter members and their guests are invited to enjoy a day of golf, a meal, and a chance to win valuable prizes.
The event will be held at New Albany Links Golf Club, 7100 New Albany Links Drive, New Albany, OH 43054
Registration at 8:00 AM, Shotgun Start at 9:00 AM. $20 for members; $30 for guests
Continental Breakfast; Dinner Immediately following golf
Dinner: 6 oz steak filet, Caesar Salad, Vegetable medley, Garlic mashed potatoes, Dinner rolls
Assortment of cheesecakes, Iced tea and water
Stellar Prizes!
Click here to register.
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Columbus CPCU Society Chapter News Volume 6, Issue 2 Summer 2016
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The CPCU Society and The Institutes have co-created the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program, which recognizes professionals who keep their knowledge current and their skills sharp through career-enhancing activities By participating in this advanced program, you will set yourself apart as a progressive CPCU® who is committed to lifelong learning. The CPD program is ideal for CPCUs at every career level, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals Qualifying for Recognition To qualify for CPD status, you must earn 60 points every two years Points are awarded for a variety of activities—passing exams or courses; teaching; writing; conducting research; serving in industry organizations; serving as graders or on The Institutes' Exam Review Committees; attending chapter meetings, workshops and more. The CPD application lists a wide variety of activities with corresponding point values Automatic qualification is granted to all CPCU candidates who pass their final CPCU exam and to any CPCU who accumulates enough CPD credits through The Institutes' programs, such as by passing two associate level exams in one semester. If you're a new CPCU designee, your qualification is automatic, and you do not need to submit an application for the first two years You will receive an email notification when the expiration of your qualification period approaches
You can submit your CPD application on line at https://www.cpcusociety.org/
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Columbus CPCU Society Chapter News
Volume 6, Issue 2 Summer 2016
Circle of Excellence (COE)
The Columbus CPCU Society Chapter Earns Gold Recognition
The CPCU Society’s Circle of Excellence Program provides chapter leaders with a framework to increase the CPCU Society's value. Chapters must meet certain goals to qualify for Circle of Excellence recognition Chapters that exceed these goals and plan additional initiatives in their chapter operating plans are duly recognized. Chapters earn Gold or Silver recognition by achieving key initiatives of the Society's strategic plan Our Columbus Chapter has earned Gold Recognition for over 12 consecutive years! The CPCU Society’s Circle of Excellence (COE) recognition program acknowledges chapters and interest groups for their efforts to achieve benchmarks in performance, and helps chapter and interest group leaders promote the value of member engagement. Chapter Members can help us achieve Gold Recognition in 2016. Let a Chapter Officer or Board Member know if you conduct qualifying activities Visit this link to find out more about the Circle of Excellence Program: http://www.cpcusociety.org/chapters/awards-recognition
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Columbus CPCU Society Chapter News Volume 6, Issue 2 Summer 2016
2016 New Designees
The 2016 CPCU Society Annual Meeting, is September 17 to 20 in Honolulu, Hawaii
Our Chapter has 183 New Designees!
Deidre Abbitt Joshua Crosmer Kevin Hochmuth Jesse Mc Gill Rashanda Rodgers
Michelle Abend Gary Cross Bryan Holcomb Megan McCormick Andrew B. Royce
Richie Adkins Julia Damelio Michelle Ingrassia John Mclendon Eric Sauerhoff
Cathy A. Allocco Cara E Daniels
Vancho Janakievski Jessica McNichols Nicole Schlosser
Melanie Allred Grant Darif Clay Jenkins Joseph A. Mesaros Anna Schmidt
Lauren Altobelli Sean Darrah William Jenkins Jessica Miller Natalie Schoolcraft
Dustin M. Angle Nathan Davis Yong Jiang Tyler Miller Jessica Seymour
Christina Baker Shawn L. Davis Aaron M. Johnson Brandon Moore Kendra Sickels
Dan Baker Angela I Deimling Angela C Jones Isaiah B Moore Kimberley Smith
Sarah Bandsuch Michael Dietrich Jared M. Jones Alexander Moorehead Megan Smith
Amanda Baseler Briana M Dodd Jesse Jones Monica Moriarty Lance Stachler
Tina Beaty Patrick M Dodd William F. Jones Michelle Moyer Avery Sterling
Umeika Benjamin Amanda Elkins Bourbon T. Jung David Murrell Traci Stillwagon
Philip Bentschneider Dwayne Elliott Sharon Justus Erica Myers
Margaret A A. Sutton
Brittani Bentz Gloria Feeley Jay Keeran Terryn Nay David Szomoru
Jason Bernard Brenda Flask Ryan Kelley Stacey Neff Michelle Tabilon
Jeffery Bingham Vanessa Fowler Tricia Kelley Martin Neider Angela Terrill
Philip A. Blower Chanda Frenton Kacia Kerns Chris Newlin Bradley Theiss
Ericka Bock Jason Fuchs Phyllis Knape Anthony Nguyen John Thrasher
Duane Borgelt Christina D. Gaines David Knox Beverly Niccum Cheryl Toomey
Andrew Brink Deborah Gaitten Elizabeth Kolling Terra N. Nott Andy Tscholl
Erin Brinkman James Geisler Amar Krishna Christy Olinger Mike Vassar
Grant Brown Kelly D Gentry Jessica Kyle Matthew Perdulla Robert Vicars
Damon Buchanan Marla Gilreath Kimberly Large Allison Perez Sally Wagner
Nancy Bullock
Michelle Lynn Glimsdahl Brian Lee Katherine Pettigrew Brad Waldron
Jordan Buntain David Goldsberry Junfang Leng Katie Pettit Shiqi Wang
Robert J. Burgess Lynn Graham Andilina Leone Nicole Phillips Meghan Watson
Laurie L. Caputo Troy A Graham
Michael Anthony Lisi Adam Pillion Gregory Whitcomb
Dorie Christian Paul Green Kimberly Lust Melanie Porterfield Amanda Williams
Michael J Clapp Shana Hahn Kathy Maccombs Tricia Randolph Matthew D Wince
Chris Clark Paul Hamman Jessica Malagisi Sonya Razeeq Summer Winegardner
Teresa Close Jonathan Harper Nicholas Maloney Alice Z. Redman Maria Winnestaffer Thomas A. Collins, Jr. Lori Hartrich Cody Markle Ryan Reik Drew Wisecup
John Colvert Brooke Heibel Esther Martinez
Bobette A. Ressa-Morit Elaine Zawada
Jamie Conard Wayne Henderson Corrie Mascher Brianne Rice Christopher Zeigler
Sarah Cosslett Steven Herman Brian Mattis Sabrina Riggs Chelsea Zigtema
Tyler Covert Nolan Hilfinger Curtis Mauro
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Columbus CPCU Society Chapter News Volume 6, Issue 2 Summer 2016
Important Notes
Take advantage of your exclusive CPCU Society member benefits
More than 100 complimentary, on-demand technical insurance and risk management webinars
Access to CPCU Society publications covering emerging issues and trends
Complimentary access to one select Institutes online course on a quarterly basis*
Discounted Institutes and CEU.com materials* o Unlimited free access to The Institutes’ 10 online CPCU® courses, which cover more than
1,000 topics o A 25% discount on Institutes study materials o A 35% discount on unlimited online continuing education from CEU.com
Leadership and volunteer opportunities at all levels of the CPCU Society and its committees and task forces
Access to an online jobs database, where you can seek new career opportunities or search for qualified job candidates
The Institutes Community, where you can learn from, network and share your knowledge with other CPCUs\
Connecting with one of the 130-plus local CPCU Society chapters in the United States and around the world
Joining any of the Society’s 14 specialized interest groups
Attending any of the CPCU Society’s major events or networking sessions throughout the year
Chapter meeting/luncheons, networking events, and good works opportunities
Only you can keep your membership information up to date Visit http://www.cpcusociety.org/ to update your member profile or contact Member Resources at Phone (800) 932-2728 | Fax (610) 725-5969
Please cancel your reservation or send someone in your place if you registered for one of our eight meeting/luncheons and cannot attend. Our catering costs are based on the number of attendees registered. Please do your part to help make the most of it
Registration for our Chapter Meetings closes the Thursday before the meeting
Contact Visibility Chair, Patty Black, 614-563-3196, with any questions or comments
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