Statement of Purpose:

The Blue Ridge chapter, located in Southwestern Virginia, is part of the larger family of CPCU Society chapters. We promote the goals of the CPCU Society, encouraging: excellence, professionalism, ethics, and continuing educating among our members. Our chapter meetings will be held at various times and locations during the year. Our members are encouraged to promote ethical behavior, continuing education, professionalism, and the best practices in insurance services.

 

  Chapter Officers: 2007-2008

 

President .............. Jo Ann Gordon
Vice-President ......... Linda Ferguson
Secretary .............. Harry Waldron
Treasurer .............. Linda Byer
Past Presidents ........ Bob Nave, Bill Stack
Board Members .......... Milly Clark, Greg Dillon, Ricky Hicks,

                         Mava Wingate, Wendy Huffman

 

  Committee Chairs: 2007-2008

 

Nominating ............. Bob Nave, Bill Stack

New Designees .......... Bill Stack

Candidate Development .. Bob Nave
Education .............. Linda Ferguson

Chapter Instructor ..... Ricky Hicks

Research ............... Harry Waldron
Public Relations ....... Mava Wingate
Good Works ............. Harry Waldron
Yearbook ............... Evelyn Craig

Photographer ........... Evelyn Craig
Membership ............. Milly Clark

Webmaster .............. Harry Waldron

 

 

  Chapter Meeting - May 13, 2008

 

Date:     May 13, 2008 -- (Tuesday night)
Dinner:   Mama Maria's Restaurant - Salem, VA
Address:  2025-A West Main Street Salem
Location: Two blocks from Walmart in West Salem & near Denny's

Social hour:  6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Meal/Program: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Italian Buffet
Costs: Free to CPCU members and spouse (or 1 guest)

Annual Business Meeting
 
ANNUAL BUSINESS PROGRAM - AGENDA
- All Committee Reports
- Recognition of new designees (includes gift from chapter)
- Good Works donations to SW VA Food Bank
- Recognition of prior chapter leaders
- Annual election of new chapter leaders
- Educational program

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
- Speaker: Amy Whitaker, American Red Cross
- Program:  Responding to Disasters

The mission of the American Red Cross is to assist folks right after a tragedy or disaster.  This non-profit organization has similar goals as the insurance profession, as it assists accident victims promptly and with great care. Our speaker will share examples of how they are helping folks who are in the most need after a fire, earthquake, flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster.  

Please mark your calendars for a great time of food, fellowship, and education among professionals as we conclude our chapter year. 

American Red Cross - Home Page
http://www.redcross.org/index.html

Please visit our chapter website:
http://blueridge.cpcusociety.org/

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  Local Chapter Education News 

 

 

Current Class: AU 65 course for Fall 2007

 

Class:      AU 65 - Commercial Underwriting: Principles and Property Class
Instructor: Ricky Hicks, CPCU
Location:   One Beacon Insurance Company, 1051 Texas St, Salem, Va
Date:       9/20/2007 - 11/15/2007
Time:       Each Thursday evening (5-7 PM)

Phone:      540.378.1626
Email:      RHicks@OneBeacon.com

 

Education Report - Linda Ferguson

During 2007, our chapter completed INS 21 and INS 22 and started INS 23 which will finish in the next CPCU year. Held the Seminar for continuing education credits for Law & Regs. In addition to that, had excellent educational meetings with speakers.

Plan to sponsor AU65 in the coming year, open to the public and room for people who are interested. If we could secure sufficient students interested in any one course, we have teachers available to teach most any insurance related subject.

 

   Ricky Hicks receives CPCU National Training Award

 

During our May 2007 annual business meeting, we honored Ricky Hicks, our chapter instructor, who received a special CPCU Training award.

 

QUOTE: Ricky Hicks, Congratulations! For the second time you have reached a significant milestone in course leadership: Outstanding Course Leader - Level 2! The pass ratios for at least seven of your classes have exceeded national pass ratios for those courses.


 

 

Good Works - SW Virginia Food Bank (since 1994)

 

During the past year our chapter members contributed donations to the Southwestern Virginia Food Bank. With an 11 to 1 ratio on "buying power", a $10 contribution equates to $110 in outreach to the needy in our community. We have sponsored the SW Food Bank since 1994 as an outreach of our local chapter. At any time during the year, our members are encouraged to make their checks payable to SW VA Food Bank and send them directly to this worthwhile organization.  The contact information is as follows:

 

Roanoke Valley Branch / Main Office
1025 Electric Road • Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 342-3011

http://www.swvafoodbank.org/

 

 

 

       

Our chapter encourages you to participate in spreading the word on the value of the CPCU program. This national campaign encourages us to promote the value of this professional designation to both an insurance professional's career and their employer. The CPCU designation requires meeting high standards in in education, experience, and ethics. It is a worthwhile investment for an insurance professional's career. Please share the value of the CPCU programs in formal presentations or informally with other insurance professionals.

 

 

Blue Ridge Chapter - Celebrating Over 30 Years of Excellence

 

During 1975, several dedicated CPCU professionals saw the need to create the local CPCU chapter we enjoy today in Southwestern Virginia. During 2005-2006, our theme centered around celebrating our 30th anniversary at each of our chapter meetings. On May 11, 2006 we commemorated our 30th anniversary at Mama Maria's Restaurant (one of the best Italian restaurant's in our local area). David Lowe, Senior Claims Adjuster, St. Paul Travelers provided an EXCELLENT presentation on "Responding to Disasters".  He shared what it meant to be a Claims Adjustor and provided first hand accounts in responding to the aftermath for Hurricane Katrina.  We had excellent attendance, fellowship, and even an anniversary cake to celebrate this excellent milestone.

 

 

Blue Ridge Annual Chapter Plan 2007-08

Click to Download chapter plan: Word 2003 document

 

Blue Ridge Chapter - Career Center

Job information for Insurance Professionals

 

Chapter email address  

blueridgecpcu@gmail.com   

 

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