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

September 2006 Bulletin.

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

Table of Contents.

• FROM THE PRESIDENT;
• A true friend;
• SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING;
• Life is;
• WHAT'S HAPPENING;
• Elite Staffing Group;
• EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN BOARD;
• CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL OF NAIW WEB SITE;
• CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE;
• NAIW;
• Michael J. Kelly Insurance Agency;
• Call it;
• Make the most of;
• 20th ANNUAL NAIW CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL MEETING;
• CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF NAIW GAYLE RESKIN ANGEL AWARD 2006;
• WELCOME LETTER TO REGION VIII MEMBERS;
• 2008 NAIW REGION VIII CONFERENCE.

From the President:

September 4, 2006.

Dear Members and Friends,

As the old 70's song goes "Welcome Back, welcome back, welcome back". No none of you is named M. Kotter, but you are all very important people. Did you have a wonderful summer or are you still waiting for the magic to come? Either way, summer is almost over and with it comes the fall-Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Remember, it's just a few months away and will be here before we know it.

We have State Meeting coming up in September. I will be going to represent the group and to hopefully shine come the silent auction on Saturday night. Our theme is Luxury Bath and I think that our basket is pretty special! It will make them think again that Ventura County's small band of women are pretty with it.

Your board of directors has been working to make the coming year special also. We are going to be having several months of CE classes from Life/Health to Fire/Auto and all of them will be very interesting and worth attending. Education was what we heard was the most important item to everyone around here, so we are trying to provide classes for you. If we can, we will also be providing at least one Saturday 8 hour CE class. Of course, being a member of IWVC will have certain benefits come class time, such as reduced rates for the classes, so please think about joining our membership ranks!

Looking forward to seeing you in September ---.

Yours in fellowship,
Ruth Uridel, CPIW.

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A true friend knows your weaknesses, but shows you your strengths; feels your fears, but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties, but frees your spirit; recongnizes your disabilities, but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities, but emphasizes your possibilities.

WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD
Educator.

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September General Meeting,
Insurance Women of Ventura County.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 12, 2006.
WHERE: Marriott Courtyard Hotel,
600 E. Esplanade Drive,
Oxnard, CA 93030,
(805)988-3600.

(Take highway 101 to Oxnard, the Vineyard Street off ramp. Turn South on Vineyard and proceed to Esplanade Dr. Take a left at Esplanade and proceed to the end of the street.)

AGENDA:
5:30  -  6:00 pm - Attitude Adjustment.
6:00 pm - Dinner from the Marriott menu.
6:00 pm - Karen Nollau, featured speaker,
"NAIW Opportunities & Challenges".
Cost: Meals, beverages vary according to menu pricing.

R.S.V.P., please, to Ruth Uridel (805) 302-3238.

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Life is like an escalator: you can move forward or backward, but you cannot remain still.

PATRICIA RUSSELL-MCCLOUD,
Motivational speaker.

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??WHAT'S HAPPENING??

WE ARE BUSY SCHEDULING SPEAKERS AND CLASSES, SOME INCLUDING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. SPEAKERS WE ARE TRYING TO GET FOR YOU INCLUDE COLLISION 101 BODY SHOP, JOHN BELL FROM SAFELITE AUTO GLASS, AND OTHERS. IF YOU KNOW OF A FUN OR EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US, PLEASE GIVE ANY BOARD MEMBER A CALL!

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Elite Staffing Group.

Employment Placement.

Katie Novak, C.A.C., President,
(805) 639-0935 Phone,
(805) 293-8720 Fax,
knovak@elitestaffinggroup.com,
www.elitestaffinggroup.com (Close the new window to return here.),
1746-F S. Victoria Avenue #178, Ventura, CA 93003.
Where you go for the very best!

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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 the Editor or any IWVC Board member.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Post your ad here!

SEEKING POSITION:
Post your ad here!

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CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL OF NAIW WEB SITE:

www.cacouncilnaiw.com.
(If you go, close the new window to return here.)

Any local functions you would like posted on the State Council web site,
send to Robin Fawkes - RFawkes@smcsig.org or
Mitula Patel - Mitual@pcfoy.com.

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Belonging Is GOOD BUSINESS!!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:

From the Web Master: Obviously you know the address or you wouldn't be here but we do want to mention the following:

Any contributions or suggestions should be sent to our webmaster, Jim Layton, at jns@west.net or any Board member.

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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.
(Close the new window to return here.)

• Industry Education,
• Business Networking,
• Leadership Development,
• Member Services.

Lockbox for payments & Dues:
Department 2214,
Tulsa, OK 74182,

Mail: 6528 E. 101st Street, PMB#750,
Tulsa, OK 74104-4610.

Belonging is Good Business.

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MICHAEL J. KELLY INSURANCE AGENCY.

CUSTOM INSURANCE FOR ONE STOP PROPOSALS NATIONWIDE.	MICHAEL J. KELLY INSURANCE AGENCY. SECURITY AND COMMUNICATION INSURANCE.
1174 Palomino Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. CA License Number 0582597, Phone (800)329-5355, FAX (805)569-8864.

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Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.

JANE HOWARD (1935-1996),
Writer.

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Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.

RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882)
Philosopher & writer.

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20th ANNUAL NAIW CALIFORNIA
STATE COUNCIL MEETING.

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California Council of NAIW
Gayle Reskin Angel Award
2006.

This award, established in the memory of Gayle Reskin, CPIW, recognizes those individuals who typify the ideals of NAIW - Loyalty, Education, and Fellowship. This individual has supported the efforts of the association and individual members, actively encouraging professional development through education, and has served as mentors to other members.

All California NAIW members in good standing are eligible. Nominations are accepted from any California member or association.

Webmaster's Note: To use the form below you could print the entire bulletin if you wish and then use the proper page. If you dont't want to print the whole thing you can use the following method which works with all browser's I know. Place your cursor immediately to the left of the "W" in the first line. Your cursor should become an "I" when you're close enough. Hold down the left mouse button and sweep over the entire form. (Going to the bottom of the screen with the mouse cursor will cause the window to scroll if necessary. Continue to hold the mouse button.) Release the mouse button and, without clicking anywhere else, go the the EDIT | COPY menu selection and click there. Then load your usual word processing program and use EDIT | PASTE to place the form in the word processor. If you got too much or too little you can remove or type as necessary. You can then print the form. Or, you can fill it out on the computer deleting the lines as you go and then print it.

We / I nominate __________________________________ for the 2006 Gayle Reskin Angel Award for the following reasons:

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Signature: ________________________________ Date: _________________

Association: _________________________________________________

Nominations should be submitted no later than September 9, 2006 to:

Micheal Hawkinson, CIC, CPIW,
5375 Keene Drive,
San Jose, CA 95124,
Phone: 408-202-8655,
FAX: 650-842-5201.

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Welcome Letter to Region VIII Members
From
Region VIII Vice President
Michele L. Epstein, AAI, AIS, ACSR, CISR, CPIW, DAE.
July 1, 2006.

Dear Members of Region VIII:

Welcome to the 2006-2007 year for NAIW, International! I am very honored and excited to serve as your Regional Vice President and your link to the National Board of Directors for a second term. I know that your State Directors are as excited as I am. I know that we can rely on the members of Region VIII for enthusiasm and support.

My theme for this year is an expansion of my 2005-2006 theme. "POWER" - Professional Organization Working (at) Education (and) Relationships. This year, we will add an "M" - M-POWER. The "M" is what you want it to be - Membership, Mentoring, Motivation, etc. Looking at the sides of the NAIW triangle, my theme and goals will coincide with the goals and mission of our association.

By now, you have heard from your State Directors with information from our National President, Gloria Bruno, which provides her theme, her goals and aspirations for the year. Please know NAIW is all about you the member. Your input is invaluable to me and to the entire Leadership team. Share the accomplishments of your state, your local association and your members. Achieved a new designation? Did your local association have a terrific fundraiser? Let your State Director know. Let's all celebrate our successes and work together to overcome your challenges. Your State Directors will be sending me information to share with you in our Regional Newsletters and on our Regional Website (www.naiwregionviii.com). (Close the new window to return here.)

I am looking forward to seeing all of you at your upcoming State Meetings and I hope that you begin to plan now to attend Regional Conference in Arizona next April!

In fellowship,

Michele,
Michele L. Epstein, AAI, AIS, ACSR, CISR, CPIW, DAE,
NAIW International,
Region VIII Vice President.

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2008 NAIW Region VIII Conference.

2008 NAIW Region VIII Conference

Aboard
Carnival Cruise Line's
PARADISE.

Depart Friday, April 4, 2008 from Long Beach, CA.

Disembark Monday, April 7, 2008.


Agenda-At-A-Glance (Tentative).

Friday:
CE Classes, Registration / Credentials, Nominating Committee, First Timer's Reception, Welcome / Bon Voyage Party, Set sail at 5:30 pm, Business Session, Meet the Candidates, Delegates' Briefing.

Saturday:
Business Session / CWC, Ensenada, Mexico!!

Sunday:
Awards Breakfast, Business Session / Elections, President's Luncheon.

Monday:
Disembark.


* Because of the nature of this venue, actual cruise fares will not be known until next year. The ship is also subject to change. Cruise must be booked through the official Conference Travel Agent or additional registration fees may apply.


Come aboard mate, in 2008.


Bring the family!!!

Let the experts at Camp Carnival entertain the kids while you are in meetings!

Specialized programs for ages 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-17.

For more information, log on to www.carnival.com.


What is there to do onboard???

Casino, Spa, Art Auctions, Food, Pools, Jacuzzis, Bingo, Entertainment, Food, Shopping, Nightclubs, Arcade, Fitness, Food, Library, Exotic Drinks, Food and so much more!!!


Don't be late!


Costs.

Registration will Be $40.00.

* At this time, the cruise is expected to cost around $450 per person based on double occupancy.

Includes taxes, fees, cabin and all meals.

(Does not include travel, drinks or gratuities.)


Registration materials will be available at 2007 Regional conference.

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Belonging Is GOOD BUSINESS!!

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