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January 31, 2009

Greetings from the LEBC
Greetings! 
 
As a member of the Louisville Employee Benefits Council, you are receiving the Councils' monthly newsletter.
 
Below you will find information regarding:
  • Important 2009 Information
  • February LEBC Monthly Luncheon Meeting
  • February LEBC Sub-Council Meeting

If you have any information for the newsletter you feel would be of interest to other members, or if there is anything you would like to see in the newsletter, please contact:

 
Jean Watson
LEBC Secretary
Email: Jean Watson 
(502) 489-6259
 
Thank you for your interest in the LEBC
 
Sincerely,
 
Jean Watson
LEBC Secretary
 

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Important 2009 LEBC Information
 
2009 Officers & Program Committee Members
 
At the January Annual Meeting the slate of the 2009 officers were approved by the LEBC Members.
 
 
The 2009 Officers are as follows: 
  • President: Valerie Mayer
  • Vice President: Linda Weber
  • Secretary: Jean Watson
  • Treasurer: Debby Coons
  • Membership Chair: John Bartlett
  • Sub-Council Chair: Ben Evans
  • Immediate Past President: Jeff Hamilton 

We are looking to fill vacancies on the Program Committee. If you would like to volunteer to serve on the two-year LEBC Program Committee, please contact Linda Weber by email, or by phone, at (502) 493-4323.
 

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Continuing Education Credits
 
The LEBC is applying for one continuing education credit for each presentation with the Kentucky Bar Association, the Joint Board of the Enrollment of Actuaries, the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy, the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries, the Kentucky Department of Insurance. Forms for continuing education credits will be available at the registration table.

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Membership Dues
 
Annual Membership Dues
 
Invoices were mailed in December for Annual Membership Dues, in the amount of $275 per Member.
 
Sub-Council Dues
 
The cost of four Retirement Plan Meetings is $120.
 
The cost of four Health & Welfare Meetings is $120. 
 
If you have not paid your Membership, this is a reminder to send your payment to:
 
Louisville Employee Benefits Council
P.O. Box 70181
Louisville, Kentucky 40270-0181

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February Monthly Luncheon Meeting
 
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
 
Marriott Hotel Downtown
280 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky
11:30 a.m.
 
Check computerized signs for meeting room location. 

Parking vouchers are available at meetings for individuals parking in the Marriott garage. 
 
Valet parking will not be reimbursed.
 
Continuing Education credits are not available for this presentation. 

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Speaker Presentation
 
Wendell Berry, Please join us as we have a conversation with Author Wendell Berry regarding his essay "Solving for Pattern" that focuses on finding solutions that solve multiple problems, while minimizing the creation of new problems.  Don't miss your chance to talk with one of Kentucky's best known poets, essayist, farmer and novelist. 
  

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Lunch menu  

Salad:
 Market Salad and Champagne Vinaigrette Red Onion Marmalade, Herbed Goad Cheese, Belgium Endive and Tomato
 
Entree: Grilled chicken breast with White Wine Veloute with Saffron Rice
 
Dessert: Moonlight Chocolate Cake.
 

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For a list of future speakers and topics, click here.
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February Sub-Council Meeting
 
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
 
Marriott Hotel Downtown
280 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky
Noon 
  
Check computerized signs for meeting room location. 

Parking vouchers are available at meetings for individuals parking in the Marriott garage. 
 
Valet parking will not be reimbursed. 
 

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Speaker Presentation
 
Mark Simpson, Texas Roadhouse, will present "HR & Culture."
 
More information to follow.

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Meeting & Guest Policies
 
You are invited to attend all LEBC monthly luncheon and presentation meetings as well as LEBC Sub-Council meetings.
 
The monthly luncheon meetings are the second Tuesday of the month and begin at 11:30 a.m. with registration and a time for networking and socializing. Lunch will be served at Noon. Speaker presentations begin at approximately 12:15 p.m. Meetings will conclude no later than 1:30 p.m. 
 
Guests are welcome at our monthly luncheon meetings for a fee of $50. Add your guest information to the RSVP, or notify the Membership Chair:  
 
John Barlett
(502) 681-0402
 
 
Sub-Council meetings are the last Tuesday of the month and begin at 12 noon. Cost for attending these meetings is $40 for members who did not sign up with their annual dues and $50 for guests.  
 
If you would like to attend a Sub-Council meeting, RSVP through the newsletter and pay at the door when you arrive for the meeting.
 
Add your guest information to the RSVP, or notify the Sub-Council Chair:
    
Benjamin Evans
(502) 587-3678
 

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RSVP's and Cancellation Policy
 
Please note that members are asked to confirm their attendance at all meetings.  
 
**No-shows are a recurring problem and continue to adversely affect the LEBC's efforts to manage expenses.**   
 
The Marriott charges the LEBC for all reservations made and not cancelled by noon on the Friday immediately prior to the Luncheon.
 
 
To cancel a reservation for a monthly meeting contact:
 
John Bartlett
(502) 681-0402
 
To cancel a reservation for a Sub-Council meeting contact: 
 
Benjamin Evans
(502) 587-3678

Please help control costs and spend our LEBC money wisely. All members will benefit.  
 
 
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Dietary Concerns
 
 
If you have any special dietary concerns, you may indicate them in the "Guest" box on the RSVP form, or contact our Membership or Sub-Council Chairpersons:
 
 
John Bartlett
(502) 681-0402
 
Benjamin Evans
(502) 587-3678
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Member's Corner
 
Welcome New Members
 
The LEBC would like to welcome the following new members for the month of January:
 
Jana Bollinger
Mercer Health & Benefits
 
Kristopher Eddy
Humana
 
Kathleen Prebys
Humana
 
Lisa Lozano
Atria Senior Living Group
 
Christy Clem
Papa John's International, Inc.
 
Greg Watkins
Fifth Third Bank
 
Carl Lammers
Greenebaum, Doll & McDonald, PLLC
 
Jonathan Butcher
UBS Financial Services
 
Ashley Frey
Mountjoy & Bressler, LLP
 
Prize Drawing
 
Congratulations to
 
Chandler Bainter
Administrative information Management, Inc
 
Winner of the $25 gift card drawn from the members who had paid their dues by January 15th.
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2009 LEBC Officers 
Council

Executive Committee Members

  • President: Valerie Mayer
  • Vice President: Linda Weber
  • Secretary: Jean Watson
  • Treasurer: Debby Coons
  • Membership Chair: John Bartlett
  • Sub-Council Chair: Ben Evans
  • Immediate Past President: Jeff Hamilton