NACA is heading towards the 2014 Convention in Panama City Beach, Florida ready and eager to meet the needs of our membership!

Members are the core of our organization. Our Membership Committee headed up by Chris Hatcher and our Promotions Committee headed up by Jennifer Joyce are making great strides to bring in new members to our organization, as well as promote NACA. Our Continuing Education Committee headed up by Jennifer Whiteaker-Hevelone is well ahead of schedule with NACA's excellent education programs and instructors!

Our early registration program for next year's convention will ensure a robust turnout of our members and valued business associates. Every member should attend this year's convention, as well as encourage other members, non-members and business associates to attend the 2014 NACA Convention.

Turning inwards, we have to remind ourselves of what NACA represents and our common goals. Please take a moment to review our Constitution and By-Laws. We seldom take the time to remember the founding of our organization and our founding members. NACA has stood the test of time and we must continue to strive for the ideals that created the National Association of Catastrophe Adjusters.

I have highlighted in this newsletter NACA's Preamble and Purpose.

Preamble

WE, THE CATSTROPHE INSURANCE ADJUSTERS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, INSURE WORKING RELATIONS WITH ONE ANOTHER, PROMOTE OUR GENERAL WELFARE AND PROVIDE MEANS FOR DEALING WITH OUR COMMON PROBLEMS, MAKE THIS CONSTITUTION FOR OUR ASSOCIATION.

Article II

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE:

SECTION 1

               To promote and maintain the highest ethical practices and professional standards in the catastrophe insurance claims profession.

SECTION 2

               To vigorously resist false, fraudulent claims and to promptly expose dishonest or unethical practices within our profession.

SECTION 3

               To aid the education of the members by securing and disseminating information pertaining to our profession, through the free discussion of common problems and by the acknowledgment of education achievement.

SECTION 4

               To promote the general welfare of the insurance industry and to foster and assist the organization and continuance of strong local claim association, and safeguard separate entity.

SECTION 5

               To honor and acknowledge the noteworthy accomplishments of individual members who have gained stature through unselfish contribution, advanced education and tenure of experience in and for our profession.

SECTION 6

               To activate good fellowship, harmony and cordial business relationships among the members.

Best Regards,

Robert Uhler

2013 President

ruhler@eberls.com