| President's Message |
I cannot believe that 2011 is here already! This will be a big year for SDIW as we will be holding the Region VIII Annual Convention here. There is still a lot of planning and fundraising left to do so if you can lend a hand or have any good ideas.....let us know!
Our December meeting was a lot of fun. It was a great time for all of us to catch up and just enjoy each others company. We had delicious appetizers and Imperial Credit Corporation was our drink sponsor, thanks Tram Phan for setting that up!
At the meeting we discussed what we have been doing to raise money. Ruth Hinkfuss, from Barney & Barney, talked about working events at the stadium. So far SDIW members have worked at two Charger games. Everyone seems to have enjoyed doing it and it appears to have brought in a lot of money for our fundraising endeavors. If you are interested in helping out at one of these events, please contact Ruth for more information.
If you haven't heard....we have been working on putting together a calendar featuring San Diego Men in Insurance. Kerstenbeck Photography has donated their time and services to take the photos and the pictures are amazing! The calendar will be an 18 month calendar which will go from July 2011 to December 2012.
My prayer is that we all have a healthy and happy 2011!
In fellowship,
Jennifer Hetzel
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Membership News -
Kathleen Kerstenbeck &
Dani McBride
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Wow! Can you believe it's already 2011?? We have a lot of great things planned for the new year as well as our Membership Drive with Wine Tasting set for March 21st! You don't want to miss this!
We are now 6 months into our year and the membership dues paid through June 30th are now HALF - so anyone who has been putting off joining due to the cost - now is a great time to sign up. Remember the International President, Margaret Wildi has set goals for each Association on membership that she calls "Every member get a member", so any of you that have not asked one of your co-workers to attend a meeting with you, set yourself a goal to do so in 2011. Here's hoping you all have a fabulous Holiday and let's hit the ground running in 2011!! For information about membership benefits - please visit the membership section of the website at: www.sdinsurancewomen.com
In fellowship,
Kathleen Kerstenbeck, ARM, CPIW, California Council Director
Dani McBride, CIC, CISR, CPIW |
| Community Action - Nancy Ladd |
Thanks to all of you who made our 2010 Community Action activities a huge success. A new year and a new opportunity to serve...please keep Rachel's Center, The Tomorrow Program, and OPT Invest in mind when you have items to donate, gifts to buy, or see a "bargain" on items they need. They always need paper products, personal care items, as well as gently used clothing, casual or office attire. It's so wonderful to see the positive impact we have in these programs.
Please see the Rachel's schedule on our website and let me know if you have any Saturday's open to help!!!
I will continue to send individual remainder email's each Wednesday. Please let me know as soon as possible if you are not going to make the week you've committed to and advise if you were able to find a replacement.
If you want additional information on the Rachel's please visit the SDIW website or contact me.
We will continue to need the following items:
Money! Cash Donations (always) * Toilet Paper * 6 oz. Styrofoam Cups * Kleenex Tissue * Tampons and Sanitary Pads * Deodorant * Paper Plates (sturdy- luncheon size) * Plastic Cutlery (heavy duty) * Coffee and Tea * Creamer and Sugar packets * 40 gallon Trash Bags * Dish Towels * Bath Towels * Wash Cloths * Shower Curtains.
MUCH NEEDED ITEMS CONTINUE TO BE: Underwear, Socks, Soap, and Shampoo (Small travel size or regular size).
Gently used clothing is greatly appreciated. The ladies can earn points doing chores at the shelter to shop in Rachel's Boutique.This gives them a sense of accomplishment, increases their self esteem, and enables them to get items they need... All GOOD!!!!!
Happy Holidays! In Fellowship.
Nancy Ladd nancy.ladd@goldeneaglecorp.com
To view the schedule and volunteer your time, please visit the SDIW website and let me know where you can be of service.
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Legislative Report - Pam Legge
|  Health Care Reform Rages On
The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act continues to keep employers and benefit consultants on their toes! On December 22nd, we received information on yet another significant change to the Health Care Reform law. This notice addresses the timing of the application of the Affordable Care Act provisions prohibiting insured group health plans from discriminating in favor of highly compensated individuals. A previous Notice (2010-63) issued on September 20, 2010, requested public comments on guidance needed regarding the Non-Discrimination issue. Comments raised fundamental concerns about plan sponsors abilities to comply with 2716 without clear regulatory guidance. The Treasury Department and the IRS, as well as the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services, have determined that compliance should not be required (and thus, any sanctions for failure to comply do not apply) until after regulations or other administrative guidance of general applicability has been issued. In order to provide insured group health plan sponsors time to implement any changes required as a result of the regulations or other guidance, the Departments anticipate that the guidance will not apply until plan years beginning a specified period after issuance. Some of the comments already contained within the Notice suggest guidance on the application of 2716 before plan years beginning 2014 (when State Exchanges, employer responsibility and penalty provisions, and related provisions take effect) and after 2014. The Departments recognize that guidance under 2716 must take into consideration the Exchange operations and individual and plan sponsor requirements that go in effect after 2013. So, for now, employers will not be responsible to conduct and submit the results of the Non-Discrimination testing as originally stated for 2011. As we say, continue to stay informed of the law, but don't memorize it!! In Fellowship, Pam Legge
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Employment Opportunities -
Julie Brown |
Please feel free to take advantage of this FREE Employment section of our website to post current job openings you or your company may have open. If you would like to place an ad, please contact Julie Brown, and indicate you would like to post a job in the SDIW Newsletter at jobs@sdinsurancewomen.com or call 888-528-8367.
Click here to view current job postings Job Openings.
To inquire about any of the jobs or if you have any questions, please contact Sharlene Theakston at www.sdistaffing.com or call 888-528-8367. San Diego Insurance Staffing also offers a FREE Resource Career Center on-line at www.insurancecareeronline.com. You will get free access to: How to write a resume, Interviewing tips, Personality Profile tests, Job Searches, and much more.
Julie Brown
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| Anniversaries |
Ruth Hinckfuss January 18, 2008
Lisa Rowsell January 29, 2004
Dottie Ledesma February 1, 2010
Bethany Lane February 23, 2009
Nancy Trejo February 26 2008
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| Birthdays |
Katie Freeman January 10
Janice McCombs January 19
Kathleen Kerstenbeck February 6
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CA Council 2011
Planning Committee
We will be having a "Wine and Nine" golf tournament on 4/1/11 so save the date!
Ruth has done a great job procuring dates to run a concession stand at Qualcomm. We need several volunteers for these dates in order to make then a success. This could will take a time commitment, but sometimes it's easier for people to give time than money. Please contact Ruth if you can spare the time.
We also have a fabulous calendar that Jennifer and KK are working on. We can't wait to see the finished product!
Thank you in advance for your participation! We really appreciate everyone's involvement in our fundraising efforts.
Kathleen and
Dani
| January 17th 2011 SDIW Meeting
Our own Pam Legge, RHU, CPIW, DAE of BB&T will be talking about the new Health Care Reform Act and what the ramifications and implications will be that will affect employers and employees.
Also, Rob Weidert from the National Alliance will be at our meeting to speak about the Referral program for CISR's.
Click here for the event flyer.
Kathleen Kerstenbeck has thrown in her hat to run for Vice President-Elect 2011-2012 for Region VIII.
Click here to see her flyer. |
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