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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