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Insurance Women of Ventura County,
   P O Box 2217,
      Ventura, CA 93002.

April 2004 Bulletin.

The Insurance Women of Ventura County (IWVC),
Affiliated with
National Association of Insurance
Women.

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• FROM THE PRESIDENT;
• Determination;
• APRIL GENERAL MEETING;
• EASTER;
• WHAT'S HAPPENING;
• THIS IS YOUR BULLETIN;
• NOTICE OF INCREASE IN MEETING PRICES;
• PLEASE NOTE;
• EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN BOARD;
• HOW THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON SHEDS LIGHT ON KINDNESS;
• NAIW;
• CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL OF NAIW WEB SITE;
• A young lady;
• DON'T FORGET.

From the President:

March 28, 2004.

Dear Members and Friends,

Thank you for sending me to the 59th Annual Regional Conference. It was indeed a wonderful time had by all. The educational classes were educational and the keynote speaker, Thelma Cunningham, was inspirational. The CWC Speak-Off (my favorite part of the conference) was won by Jane Maurer, CIC, AIS, a first timer from Nevada. Speaking of first timers, there were 27 first timers at this conference! Usually there are only about 7-9, but all of our 5 sister states outdid themselves in this department this year!

The winners of the annual Regional VIII Awards are:
     Rookie of the Year: Susan Baja - Contra Costa Chapter of NAIW;
     Member of the Year: Gail Novelich - Orange County Insurance Women;
     Ins. Professional of the Year: Jacoba Worsdell - Tri-City Plus;
     AAMGA: Robin Fawkes - Peninsula Ins. Women's Association;
     Hall of Fame: Sally Nordwall-Echols - Contra Costa Chapter of NAIW;
     Pinnacle Recognition: Tri-City Plus Assc. Of Ins. Professionals;
     Jeffrey Nordhaus Memorial Award for Education: Honolulu Assc. Of Ins. Women;
     Public Relations Award: Contra Costa Chapter of NAIW;
     E C Smith Memorial Award for Safety: Ins. Professionals of Sacramento;
     Association of the Year: Contra Costa Chapter of NAIW.

Congratulations to all of these wonderful women and great associations. This is truly women working to better women!

For those of you who have not attended a conference, be it a State or Regional, you really need to think about this. The emotions these conferences make you feel are really something. Since the State Meeting is right up the coast in Santa Barbara in September, I say that IWVC try to attend in mass!

Looking forward to seeing you in April at Kriss's home for the elections and working on the May Dinner invitations.

Yours in fellowship,
Ruth Uridel, CPIW.

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Determination + Patience = Success.

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April General Meeting,
Insurance Women of Ventura County.

WHEN: April 13, 2004.
WHERE: Home of Kriss Halperin,
2197 Brookhill Drive,
Camarillo, CA,
(805) 987-5913.

(Take the 101 freeway to Las Posas Road. Take Las Posas Road to Charter Oak (just past the light at Arneill). Take a left on Charter Oak, then another left on Maybrook. Proceed 2 blocks, and you will be in Kriss's driveway.)

COST: $10.00 per person.

AGENDA:

5:30  -  6:00 pm - Attitude Adjustment.
6:00 pm - Dinner-Pizza!!!
6:30 pm - Election of Officers,
Preparation of May Dinner invitations.

R.S.V.P., please, to Ruth Uridel (805) 485-5059.

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Hoppy Easter!

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??WHAT'S HAPPENING??

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THIS IS YOUR BULLETIN.

Your contributions are welcome. They can be articles, jokes, recipes, informative bulletins, whatever! Be sure to get your bulletin contributions to bulletin editor, Kriss Halperin, by the monthly board meeting. The Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. You may bring the item to the meeting, fax it to Kriss at (805) 987-5913 (you may have to call first, same number), or Email to krissy1947@adelphia.net.

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Notice of increase in meeting prices:

Due to the increased cost of menu items at the Radisson, we are increasing our dinner meeting prices to $21.00 per person (when we hold our meeting there). This will include coffee, tea, or soft drink, but does not include dessert. Members and guests are required to pay separately for their own alcoholic beverages and desserts.

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Please note that the Oxnard Radisson Hotel will soon be changed to a Marriot Courtyard Hotel.

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EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN BOARD.

If you have a position available or are seeking employment, you may place your ad in our bulletin free. Contact any IWVC Board member.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Rapidly growing agency looking for producers. This offers excellent opportunity for persons seeking a career in sales - Bob Hope & Associates (805) 644-4673.

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Large Ventura County brokerage is seeking Sr. P&C Commercial Lines Account Manager with multi-line, including WC, expertise. Minimum of five years' experience required. Candidate must be licensed, a self-starter, energetic, a multi-tasker and enjoy providing excellent service. Generous salary range, DOE, + benefits.

Large Ventura County brokerage is seeking a Commercial Lines P&C Producer to generate leads and write new business. Must have desire and ability to market, network, and be involved in the community. Prefer experience in the insurance industry and P&C licensed. Will consider candidate from company with marketing experience. Existing book of business desirable, but not a requirement. Generous base, DOE, + commission + benefits.

Bonnie Furman,
Regional Account Manager,
CKM Staffing Inc.,
800-526-6499 -Toll Free,
818-735-0471 - Office,
www.ckmstaffing.com,
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bonnie@ckmstaffing.com,
818-991-1362 - Fax.

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HOW THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
SHEDS LIGHT ON KINDNESS.

Each month, the moon shines some nights and is dark on others. Here is a Nigerian folktale explaining why this is so. Once long ago, a hungry crocodile pleaded with an antelope for food from his farm, but was refused. Next he tried a neighboring sheep, who generously shared her food with him. The croc, in turn, shared his bounty with a python. To show his gratitude for such kindness, the python gave the croc a jewel that lit up the night. The sheep caught sight of the dazzling jewel and had to have it! So she traded her farm for it. But without a farm, the sheep grew hungry and had to beg her neighbor for help. Again, the antelope refused, as did other neighbors. Finally, the god Effion Obassi saw the sheep's plight and fed her. The grateful sheep gave her only treasure to the god, who took it to the sky people. The jewel, then, was kept in a box, which was opened some nights to remind us of the sheep's generosity. But the sky people also kept the box closed part of the time to remind us of the darkness of selfishness.

Adapted from Charity, Red Rock Press.

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NAIW.

National Association of Insurance Women, International.
800-766-6249,   918-744-5195,   Fax 918-743-1968,
Website: www.naiw.org,   E-mail: naiw@ionet.net.
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• Industry Education,
• Business Networking,
• Leadership Development,
• Member Services.

Mail: P O Box 4410,
Tulsa, OK 74149-0410.

Street: 1847 East 15th Street,
Tulsa, OK 74104-4610.

Belonging is Good Business.

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CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL OF NAIW WEB SITE:

www.cacouncilnaiw.com.
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A young lady came home from a date, rather sad. She told her mother, "Anthony proposed to me an hour ago."

"Then why are you so sad?" her mother asked.

"Because he also told me he is an atheist. Mom, he doesn't even believe there's a Hell."

Her mother replied, "Marry him anyway. Between the two of us, we'll show him how wrong he is."

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Don't forget your door prizes for the May Dinner!!

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