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

March 2007 Bulletin.

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

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• FROM THE PRESIDENT;
• Happy;
• MARCH GENERAL MEETING;
• WHAT'S HAPPENING;
• CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL OF NAIW WEB SITE;
• INSURANCE WOMEN OF VENTURA COUNTY WEB SITE;
• NAIW;
• A Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups Of Coffee;
• The NAIW's 66th Annual Convention.

From the President:

Dear Members and Friends,

However did it get to March already? Boy, this is a sure sign of age, I guess! Remember this month is known for the Wearin' of the Green and winds, but now we also have daylight savings time lumped into it. Don't forget to "Spring" ahead on March 11th.

If you forget to do that, you may be late to our next CE class to be held at 101 Collision Center in Oxnard. It is very important to call in a reservation for this class since Craig (our host and teacher) needs a head count for the dinner he has ordered for us. This should be a very good class since it touches on a subject we have never had before.

I do hope that everyone received their invites to the Regional Conference -- it should be a wonderful event for one and all. You meet old and new friends at these conferences that you will keep for many years to come. Please think about coming out to Phoenix for some fun in the sun.

We have one more meeting that will offer CE credits (April) and then it will be time for our annual May Dinner. MaryLou Scott and myself are already planning a really fun dinner for all of you. Keep the date (May 15th) for a great time.

Looking forward to March 13th and our CE class with you. I am---

Yours in fellowship,

Ruth,
Ruth Uridel, CPIW,
President.

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Happy
St. Patty's
Day.

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March General Meeting,
Insurance Women of Ventura County.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2007.
WHERE: 101 Collision Center,
3101 Sturgis Road,
Oxnard, CA 93030.

Take highway 101 to Del Norte (off ramp between Central and Rice).
Turn South on Del Norte, proceed to Sturgis Road and turn right.

AGENDA:
5:30  -  6:00 pm - Attitude Adjustment.
6:00 pm - A full Mexican buffet.
6:30 pm - 2-Hour CE Class;
"Understanding Collision Claims and Estimates"
Presented by Craig from 101 Collision Center.
Cost: Dinner $16.00, Class $10.00.
(You do not need to have dinner to attend class.)

Please Note: It is very important that we get an accurate count for the meal and class. Please make your reservation today!!

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

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??WHAT'S HAPPENING??

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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 website,
send to Robin Fawkes - RFawkes@smcsig.org or
Mitula Patel - Mitual@pcfoy.com.

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INSURANCE WOMEN OF VENTURA COUNTY
WEB SITE:

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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A Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups Of Coffee.

When things in your life seem almost too much too handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full they agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things -- your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions -- things that, if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full."

"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car."

"The sand is everything else -- the small stuff."

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you."

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal."

"Take care of the golf balls first -- the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and asked what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

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The NAIW's 66th Annual Convention.

Go to Naiw Flyer 2007 for a Color flyer.
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