Fort Worth Association of Health Underwriters

Please join the Fort Worth Association of Health Underwriters

on Thursday, May 8th

for our monthly membership meeting

LUNCHEON

The title of our luncheon presentation is “The Paradox of Choice”.

As Americans we don’t like being told what to do – we prefer to make our own decisions and expect to have a variety of options to choose from. In our consumer-driven society, one size definitely does not fit all. This holds true in the insurance industry as well – freedom of choice is a key ingredient in the recent movement toward more consumerism in healthcare. But, as with anything in life, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Join us on Thursday and learn how offering too many choices to your clients could actually hurt your chances of closing the sale.

Lunch will be served at 11:30 (a little earlier than normal) and the presentation will last from 11:50 to 12:30.

DESSERT

IRISH CREAM CRÈME BRULLE

ALTERNATE SELECTION (ADD $7)

FILET OF TILAPIA IN AN ALMOND CRUST SERVED ON A LIGHT BUTTER SAUCE

A VEGETARIAN DISH IS AVAILABLE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Following the luncheon, we’ll be offering a 4 hour continuing education class called “Group Insurance 101”. Instructor Joanna Antongiovanni, South Texas Sales Manager for BenefitPort Southwest, will provide attendees with the information they need to start selling employee benefits. This is a great course for new agents who probably didn’t receive any formal training when they entered the industry and a valuable refresher for seasoned employee benefits professionals.

COURSE DETAILS:

Group Insurance 101: An Introduction to Employee Benefits
Instructor: Joanna Antongiovanni
Course Number: 47111C
Provider: Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Provider Number: 0426

COST & RESERVATIONS

The cost of the luncheon is $20 for both members and non-members. The CE will be $20 for members and $30 for non-members. The lunch and CE, as always, are free for season pass holders. You can reserve your spot beginning Thursday, May 1st by going to www.fwahu.org. Please make your reservations no later than Tuesday, May 6th.

LOCATION

The May Luncheon & CE will be at Cacharel Restaurant, located on the 7th floor of the WBAP building in Arlington. The address is 2221 E. Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006.

JUNE 12th: ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON

Please make plans now to attend our annual awards luncheon on Thursday, June 12th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. June marks the end of FWAHU’s chapter year, so at the luncheon we will recognize the board members who have led this association for the past twelve months and induct the board members for the next chapter year. Following the induction ceremony we will present several local awards, including Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Recruiter of the Year. LPRT qualifiers, Triple Crown winners, HUPAC & TAHUPAC contributors, and members with new industry designations will also be recognized. We’ll conclude our meeting by presenting one of our members with the Donna Carnall Career Achievement Award. We hope everyone can attend.

JUNE 12th: ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON

Please make plans now to attend our annual awards luncheon on Thursday, June 12th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. June marks the end of FWAHU’s chapter year, so at the luncheon we will recognize the board members who have led this association for the past twelve months and induct the board for the 2008-09 chapter year. Following the induction ceremony we will present several local awards, including Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Recruiter of the Year. LPRT qualifiers, Triple Crown winners, HUPAC & TAHUPAC contributors, and members with new industry designations will also be recognized. We’ll conclude our meeting by presenting one of our members with the Donna Carnall Career Achievement Award. We are now accepting nominations for this prestigious award, but the nomination deadline is Thursday, May 1st, so if you would like to nominate a fellow member please do so today.

DCA CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CRITERIA

The basic criteria for the award is that the selected individual be one who has, over a period of time, been an ongoing contributor of their time and talents to our association and the insurance industry as a whole.

Any selection for this award should meet the following minimum guidelines:
1) Been in the insurance business at least 5 years.
2) Been a member in good standing at least 5 years.
3) Participation in legislative matters, local and federal, for at least 3 years.
4) Served on the association board for at least three years.
5) Demonstrated leadership abilities by chairing various tasks or committees.
6) Considered by peers as an insurance professional.
7) Participated in various conferences of NAHU, TAHU, and FWAHU.
8) A regular attendee of the association meetings and functions.

Please put some thought into this and contact Ken Smith at ken@cia4007.com if you would like to nominate one of your fellow members for this award. Thank you.

FWAHU thanks our communication sponsors:

BENEFITPORT SOUTHWEST
DENTAL SELECT
SAFEGUARD

We couldn't survive without our sponsors. Please take the time to learn more about the companies that support our association.

For info visit: www.benefitport.com | www.dentalselect.com | www.safeguard.net