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Greetings from
Your CAHU President
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Great October meeting! If you were not
there, I'm sorry you missed out. Our NAHU National President Mel
Schlesinger was the guest speaker and talked with us about how to
thrive in this ever changing industry. As a group benefits
consultant, I took away many ideas that will help my business. That
is what we are striving to do with the monthly lunch meetings.
Provide speakers and topics that will help you grow your business.
The networking opportunity is great, and the fellowship is even
better. If you haven't been in a while, please plan to join us at our
next monthly meeting on November 2nd. You won't be sorry!
Our chapter has been really busy this last month on
the political front. Several CAHU board members went to a
Congresswoman Sue Myrick event and were able to gain her support as
co-sponsor of the house bill H.R. 1206 (the bill that takes your
commissions out of the MLR). We also attended a local event
featuring NC House Speaker Thom Tillis. Also at the event were State
Senator Tommy Tucker and State Representative Craig Horn, as well as
many candidates for the upcoming elections. Your chapter is very
active on your behalf, promoting and influencing our local and
national politicians on issues that affect our industry. You too
could be a part of this exciting process!
We have many planned events and opportunities for
you to be a part of, from CE events to Young Professional get
togethers. Check out the updated website. Come to the November
meeting. My father always said you only get out of something what you
put in to it. CAHU membership is full of professional
value.
We are selling raffle tickets to benefit the North
Carolina Health Underwriters state chapter. Specifically, the
proceeds will go to help underwrite the administrative costs for the
state organization. Remember, this is the group that runs the NCHU
symposium every year. This is a chance to win a $4000 vacation cruise
for $10. Please consider buying a stack of these for your
clients or your staff.
We meet on the first Wednesday of every month, so
plan to join us! Oh! And bring your friends from the office. Did I
mention that we have a contest for those that bring in new members?
Bruce
Frizen, President
Charlotte
Chapter
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There is
such a thing as a free lunch!
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Beginning
with the November 2011 meeting and continuing through the June 2012
meeting, we are rewarding our membership for regular attendance. For
CAHU members, we are pleased to offer your meal at the monthly
meeting at no charge when you meet the following 2 criteria...
1)
Attend the prior month's meeting and
2)
Make a reservation by Friday afternoon prior to
the
upcoming meeting
If
you did not attend the prior meeting, the cost for the upcoming
meeting will be $10, and you will meet the first guideline for a free
lunch for the following month's meeting. If you don't make a
reservation by Friday afternoon, the cost for the upcoming meeting
will be $10 as well. The cost of the lunch meeting will continue to
be $15 for non-member guests.
We
hope members will appreciate the opportunity to attend a great
meeting and enjoy a fabulous meal at
no cost to the member!
Jim
Wollin
Treasurer
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CAHU to Support Second Harvest Food
Bank of Metrolina with a Food Drive
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In existence since 1981,
Second Harvest Food Bank strives through education, advocacy and
partnerships to eliminate hunger by the solicitation and distribution
of food. SHFBM provides a regional distribution warehouse and
branches that supply food and groceries to charitable agencies that
assist people in need. They serve a total of 19 counties in and
around the Charlotte metro region, providing food for almost 650
partner agencies including soup kitchens like Urban Ministries,
emergency pantries like Loaves and Fishes, homeless shelters like the
Uptown Men's Shelter, senior programs, low-income daycares and
residential care facilities. Approximately 79% of the food
distributed by SHFBM is from donations.
SHFBM will have a large
barrel set to accept donations at the CAHU meetings on Wednesday,
November 2nd and Wednesday, December 7th.
Please bring donations with you to these meetings. Help CAHU support
SHFBM!
Examples of items needed
are:
- Canned meats-such
as chicken, turkey, ham and beef stew
- Canned fish-such as
tuna, mackerel and salmon
- Canned vegetables-such
as beans, corn and potatoes
- Canned fruits-such as
pears, apples and peaches
- Other food items- such
as peanut butter, pasta, rice, deluxe macaroni & cheese and
soup
- Non-food items-such as laundry
and dish detergent, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper and diapers
Thank
you for your support!
Adam Rhodes - Community
Service Chair
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Local
Awards at CAHU
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Each year, our local CAHU chapter awards those members
who truly exemplify what stepping up and volunteering means!
Our Chapter offers four awards each year: Past Presidents Gavel,
Member of the Year, Spark Plug Award and the Distinguished Service
& Ethics Award.
At our October meeting, the Past Presidents
Plaque & Gavel was awarded to our 2010-2011 Chapter President,
Wes Grigston. Wes helped to guide our chapter to new heights
over the last year and also led the Chapter to receive the first
ever PaceSetter Award!
The Spark Plug Award, which is given to a member of 5
years or less who has truly shown dedication and drive, was given to
Cathy Graham. Cathy has played a vital role in our chapter over
the past two years and has been a joy to have on the local
Board. Cathy has truly stepped up and been involved with
helping this chapter strive as we go forward.
Our chapter's Member of the Year Award was presented
to Nat Smith. As Past President, PAC chair, and Presidents
Council Chair, Nat has helped direct and further our value as a
local Association for years. Nat has been a longtime member of
CAHU and a huge advocate for our continued success and
achievements.
Congratulations to this year's CAHU Annual Local
Chapter Award recipients!
Bob Frazer
Awards Chair
Left to
right: Past President, Wes Grigston, Spark Plug Award, Cathy
Graham, Member of the Year, Nat Smith
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Fall
Membership Contest!
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Will you be the lucky winner?
Winner will receive free registration to the
Spring NCAHU Symposium in Winston Salem
All you have
to do is
(1) Provide
the names and contact information for 2 to 3 people in our industry
that would benefit from membership.
(2)
Contact your nominee(s) to let them know that you have nominated them
and that that a CAHU Membership recruiter will be phoning them to
explain the benefits of membership and provide them with a membership
application.
If we are
successful in recruiting that prospective member, the nominee will
receive the credit, and it will count as one new member.
The member who
recruits the most new members will win a free
Symposium Registration**
Good Luck!!
Please send your leads or questions to Suzy Johnson
at
suzy.johnson@nmfn.com
** Subject
to a minimum of two new members
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November
CAHU Meeting
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Redefining
the Broker's Value Proposition under National Healthcare Reform
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Our Speaker:
Jeffrey Hogan
Northeast Regional Manager
Rogers Benefit Group
Farmington, CT
Jeff will discuss the powerful forces affecting
brokers and plan sponsors over the next few years, including:
- the
new responsibilities brokers will have
- A
broker tool designed to create a business agreement with plan
sponsors
- the
growing importance of healthcare financing
- increased
transparency and reporting
Jeff
is a nationally recognized speaker, industry veteran and author of
numerous articles about the sweeping changes occuring in the employee
benefits industry. His presentations are informative, energetic
and thought-provoking. You will definitely want to hear his
insider's perspective on how brokers can thrive amidst the chaos
created by Healthcare Reform.
Wednesday
November 2, 2011
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Marriott Executive Park
5700 Westpark Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Please RSVP by
Friday, October 28th
Click here to RSVP
Members: $10
Guests: $15
Sponsored by:
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Scholarships
Available
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Don't
forget!
Colonial
Life is offering scholarships to cover the Capitol Conference
registration fee for young agents new to the industry and under age
40.
Applications
are available at www.nahu.org and are due by November
1st!
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Leading Producers Roundtable
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Each year, our association recognizes those industry
professionals who have excelled over and beyond their sales
achievements during the year. In 1942 NAHU started the LPRT group to
recognize those who have succeeded within our membership and within
our industry. The application deadline to become part of the LPRT for
2011 is fast approaching. Please see the link that follows for more
information on the Leading Producers Round Table!
Learn More! http://www.nahu.org/members/awards-lprt.cfm
Apply Today! (http://www.nahu.org/members/LPRTApp2011-FINAL.pdf
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Do You Sell
Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D?
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If
so, please take a look at this article provided to us by CMS for
distribution to agents and brokers.
Click Here for CMS Article
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