The Insurance Professionals of the Wabash Valley President’s Award was created to recognized active members at the local level for mentoring, community service, membership recruitment, committee participation, educational instruction and submitting new ideas.
Linda Berry, CISR, Old National Insurance, received a President’s Award for constructing the IPWV local association Web site and publishing the monthly newsletter as Newsletter/Web site Chair. Linda is also an IPWV Board member, on the Ways & Means Committee and was a judge for the Fire Safety Art Contest.
Gail Loehmann, Old National Insurance, received a President’s Award for representing IPWV as spokesperson on behalf of the association’s community project “TIKE,” in addition to creating a letter in an attempt to inform emergency responders on the subject of the “TIKE” program. Gail has creative flair, and in addition to the “TIKE” project, she creates many documents for the organization. Later this month, Gail will be teaching an ethics class to 16 IPWV members, which will lead to an additional insurance designation for several members.
Tish Scott, Center Insurance Inc., received a President’s Award for mentoring the current president and the entire membership. Communicate with Confidence, a 10-week NAIW program, was conducted by Tish for 10 members to improve their speaking skills and confidence levels, which will lead to an additional designation for several members. Tish is currently the IN Council Director and she chairs and participates on many committees at the local level.
Jennifer Wallace, Customer Service Representative of Forrest Sherer Insurance of Terre Haute and a member of IPWV (Insurance Professionals of the Wabash Valley), recently passed her IACSR (Indiana Accredited Customer Service Representative) Commercial Auto/Garage/Truckers exam.
Attainment of the designation offers tangible evidence of high professional standards, a commitment to continuing education and awareness of insurance industry issues. In order to achieve the designation, each designee must complete six modules: Commercial Property, Commercial Liability, Commercial Auto, Commercial Lines Related Coverages, Errors & Omissions/Loss Control, and Professional Development & Account Management, which increases product knowledge, enhances productivity and confidence, in addition to achieving higher levels of professionalism and customer service.
Jennifer currently holds the office of treasurer for the Insurance Professionals of the Wabash Valley; furthermore, she has served on the Social, Ways & Means and Awards committees in the organization and has served on the IPWV Board and has 13 years of experience in the insurance industry.
For additional information on Insurance Professionals of the Wabash Valley, please contact Debra Craig, ACSR at Debbie.craig@oldnationalins.com or go to www.insurewabashvalley.com.
Norris Electric Cooperative directors have achieved credentials in today’s electric utility competencies.
On Sept. 11 and 21 locally-elected directors from electric cooperatives in Illinois received either the Board Leadership certificate or the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Russell C. Scherer of Sumner, secretary of the board, and Larry D. Seals, vice president of the board of Norris Electric Cooperative, received the Board Leadership certificate. Both were recognized at NRECA’s Region V meeting for their commitment to education and attainment of this certificate before an audience of more than 1,000 electric cooperative officials from 14 states, including Illinois.
Today’s electric utility environment imposes new demands on electric cooperative directors, particularly increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills and a working knowledge of the cooperative principles. Norris Electric Cooperative has a commitment to work through the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives and NRECA to sharpen this body of knowledge for the benefit of their electric cooperative consumer-owners.
The NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director, or CCD, program requires attendance and demonstrated understanding of the basic competencies contained in five core courses:
• Director Duties and Liabilities
• Understanding the Electric Business
• Board Roles and Relationships
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Decision Making
The NRECA Board Leadership certificate recognizes individuals who continue their professional development after becoming a credentialed cooperative director. Directors who have attained the Board Leadership certificate have completed 10 credits in advanced, issues-oriented courses.
The NRECA Region V meeting is the second in a series of seven 2007 Regional Meetings convened by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The Regionals continue the association’s grassroots policymaking process, which begins at the local co-op level and culminates at NRECA’s Annual Meeting, to be on Feb. 25 through Feb. 27 in Anaheim, Calif.
NRECA represents the nation’s more than 900 private, consumer-owned electric cooperatives, which provide electric service to more than 40 million people in 47 states. Norris Electric Cooperative serves more than 18,675 members over 4,014 miles of line in parts of Clark, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland and Wabash counties. Represented at the meeting were electric co-ops from Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.
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Newsmakers: Oct. 16, 2007
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Projected Learning: Indiana State class teams with Delta Faucet for educational efforts
Indiana State University senior Candace Greubel scoured newsletter articles before her class forwarded its project to its eager audience, Delta Faucet Company employees.
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Eight join Scott College of Business advisory board
Eight graduates from the past decade have recently joined the Scott College of Business’ Young Professionals Board at Indiana State University.
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NEWSMAKERS: Feb. 12, 2012
* Edward Motley
* John Wilkinson
* Clabber Girl Corp.
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BUSINESS CENTS: Is your company ready to become a franchise?
In the past few articles, we have discussed small business tax issues.
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Mayor of Clinton to speak at Chamber luncheon
Clinton Mayor Jack Gilfoy will be the guest speaker at the February Luncheon Meeting of the Greater Clinton Chamber of Commerce.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: A Valentine tip from Social Security
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, making this a popular time of year for proclamations of love.
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Small businesses invited to enter ‘Push’ contest
The sixth annual Staples National Small Business Survey found that seven out of 10 small business owners are optimistic about the future.
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MORTON MARCUS: Examining the vitality of the economy in local communities
Euturn Wright, the noted economic development specialist, was in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl extravaganza.
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ON THE MOVE: Feb. 12, 2012
Big Red Liquors Inc., a leading wine, beer, and spirits merchant since 1972 with 25 retail locations throughout southern Indiana, has hired Don Rix, vice president for Marsh Supermarkets LLC with 32 years of experience in the grocery industry, as its new president.
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Mike’s Carwash washes its 100,000,000th vehicle
Mike’s Carwash has recorded a significant milestone, washing its 100 millionth vehicle.
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Look for random acts of kindness at mall
Honey Creek Mall in Terre Haute will again celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 13-19.
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Estate planning, wills topic of Lunch with a Lawyer program
Senior Education Ministries Inc. has scheduled Lunch with a Lawyer from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Wabash Senior Activity Center at 300 S. Fifth St. in Terre Haute.
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Leslie leaving Terre Haute Chamber
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce today notified members that Rachel Leslie, Chamber executive vice president, has accepted a position as director of advancement operations for St. Mary-of-the-Woods College.
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Toyota to increase Highlander output in Indiana
Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Indiana plant. Hybrid and export versions will be included. The project is expected to create about 400 new jobs at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc.
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AT&T expands mobile broadband network
AT&T has expanded its mobile broadband network in several southwest Indiana communities, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area.
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ON THE MOVE: Feb. 5, 2012
• Debbie Dillow
• Vani Manyam
• Shabaz Gill
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Nominate someone for HR Professional of the Year
Nominations are currently being sought for the 2012 Ogletree Deakins/HR Dimensions Human Resources Professional of the Year.
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Time Warner offers new levels of Internet service
Time Warner Cable is expanding the next generation of Internet service to customers across the Midwest using DOCSIS 3 equipment and its advanced fiber network.
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NEWSMAKERS: Feb. 5, 2012
Irving Haber at 1818 N. Third St. in Terre Haute announces that he is the first physician in the Wabash Valley to offer on-site digital imaging with the new Sonosite Sonogram machine.
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First Financial Corp. reports 2011 results
First Financial Corporation announced results for the year and the quarter ended Dec. 31.
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Terre Haute Chevrolet to incorporate new GM image elements
Terre Haute Chevrolet, a division of the Romain Automotive Group of Evansville, has announced a new look coming to the dealership in 2012.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security FAQ on disability
Question: I applied for disability benefits three months ago and still haven’t received an answer. How long does it take to get a decision?
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MORTON MARCUS: State government increasingly decides how we live in our cities
The ongoing trend in state-local government relations in Indiana is increasing paternalism.
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Innovative Staff Solutions offers job openings
Innovative Staff Solutions has more than 180 positions open and available right now.
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Free career advancement workshop scheduled
University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free career advancement workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in Marshall.
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Verizon Wireless invests $159 million in Indiana
Verizon Wireless has invested $159 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Indiana, which includes the expansion of 4G LTE to 23 Hoosier cities, 10 major universities and four professional sporting venues.
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Rose-Hulman Winter Career Fair experiences 37 percent gain in company attendance
The good times have returned for college job seekers in such technical fields as engineering and computer science.
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Gordon Chiropractic celebrates grand opening of new location
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Gordon Chiropractic Family Health and Wellness celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Feb. 4.
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Magnolia gives in on rezoning
A potential $20-million investment in Terre Haute’s east side has been blocked by public opposition.
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Magnolia drops retirement complex plans for Ohio Boulevard
The company that had been hoping to build a new senior living complex along Ohio Boulevard has canceled its plans.
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