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Kahlenbeck
MeetingSponsor:
Automated Group
Administration, Inc.
Program: Speaker: MichaelNaderFaegre Baker Daniels
Mike speaks extensivelyon all aspects of ERISA,including health carereform.Recent engagements haveincluded conferences bythe American ConferenceInstitute in New York Cityand Captive InsuranceCouncil in Washington, D.C. anda presentation to theChamber of Commerce inChicago.
His presentation has beenapproved for 1 hour of CE credit.
CEPresentation:(12:45 1:45)
"ACA ReportingRequirements"
Course # 30175
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in all major NEIAHU events.
Single event sponsorships are alsoavailable.
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2015 2016NEIAHU Board
PresidentKathy Goffer
Vice PresidentMatt Hatfield
Past PresidentCindy Trahin
Secretary
Costs: Lunch: ContinuingEducation:
(When available)
Members: $15.00 Free
Guests: $25.00 $10.00 per hour
Note: Now that we are meeting at the Hotel FortWayne, we must make reservations by the Wednesday before themeeting. We are charged for the number of reservations we make even if people do not show. Therefore, NEIAHU will begin tosend invoices to "no shows"..
Julie [email protected]
TreasurerRita Musser
Awards ChairSabine Barrett
Communications ChairRita Musser
Professional Dev. ChairCindy Trahin
HUPAC ChairDenny Wright
Legislative ChairDenny Wright
Media RelationsNick Shipe
Membership ChairJustin Finton
Retention ChairLinda Parish
Public ServiceCrystal Michel
cmichel@lutheranhosp.com
Technology/[email protected]
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Email your reservation to: [email protected]
Please RSVP for the September meetingbefore Tuesday, September 15th.
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President's Message September is here with Labor Day weekend drawingnear. Before the fourth quarter frenzy begins for most of us inthis industry, I hope you all takea moment to reflect, relax, and prepare for a fun OpenEnrollment Season!! Regardless of your specialty, customerbase, or vendor partners, we are all in this together!!! Each ofus has our own unique strengths, challenges andopportunities for making a powerful difference to the clientswe serve and our communities. Don't lose sight of why we dowhat we do and the importance of our profession. It's anexciting time to be a part of this industry and as a member ofThe National Association of Health Underwriters, feelconfident that your association is hard at work protecting yourinterests.
The NEIAHU Chapter is also gearing up for 4th quarterand we are on Fire!! The enthusiasm and committeeactivities are in full swing. If you have not decided on acommittee, yet, please reach out to the committee chairs they are all looking for fun team members.
If you missed last month's meeting, Kayla Hsu fromFSSA spoke about HIP 2.0 Employer Link. She did an amazing job explainingand answering our member's questions. Kayla will be back again in April forour Super CE Day event with updates.
The August Meeting was also our Annual ChapterRecognition program. We recognized our chapter's andmembers accomplishments forthe past year. Highlights included:
NEIAHU achieved Gold Certification (4th year to bringhome the gold!!)2015 Pacesetter Award (our 3rd)
We also celebrated many individuals with our MemberRecognition:
Gus Burrell, longest supporting NAHU member with30 consecutive years Thank you Gus!
Leading Producer Round Table Qualifiers 56% of theIN state qualifiers came from NEIAHU. They are: BillHartman, Brian Steiner, Rita Musser Cindy Trahin,Sue Jones, Linda Parish, Matt Hatfield, Justin Fintonand Kathy Goffer.
CONGRATULATIONS!
NEIAHU has met the NAHU criteria to bedesignated as a Gold level Chapter for
2015 in the Annual Chapter Certificationprogram.
NEIAHU has achieved certification everyyear since 2007 when the Chapter
Certification program was first introduced!
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NAHU's Mission Statement
NAHU will improve its member's ability tomeet the health, financial and
retirement security needs to all Americansthrough education, advocacy
and professional development.
NAHU's Vision Statement
Every American will have access to privatesector solutions for health, financial and
retirement security and the services of theinsurance professional.
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Procedures are available for review.Please contact the Association Secretary
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INVITE A FRIEND!!
Please feel free to invite your coworkers and friends in the industry orrelated industries to join us for ourmonthly meetings and special events. Good food, great networkingtime, Continuing Education on currenttopics!!
Just be sure to get your reservations
HUPAC contributors: NEIAHU has 13 memberssupporting our political action activities. Denny Wrightcontinues to lead the way in donations. Pleaseconsider making a donation to the PAC.
Member Recruiters membership team was on fire!! NEIAHU sponsored 21 new members. Bill Hartmanand Cindy Trahin both sponsored 3 new members!!!! Great Job to everyone who brought in a new teammember. Welcome!
This month will be an awesome program for all of ourGroup Agents who work with employers who need to knowabout the ACA Reporting Requirements starting in January. Our presenter will be Mike Nader from Faegre BakerDaniels. It has been approved for 1 hour CE. Please plan toattend and invite others to join us. It's always more fun withfriends!
Special thanks to Crystal Michel and Amber Frey andto our sponsors, golfers and volunteers for another wonderfulGolf Outing. NEIAHU raised $334 for the Cancer Services ofNortheast Indiana. A check will be presented to CancerServices this month.
Finally, please "SAVE the DATE" for December 14,2016. NEIAHU will be joining the Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.for a Holiday Social. Networking, tours and a LegislativeUpdate from ISAHU Lobbyist. Details will be coming soon. Thank you for your membership and continuedsupport. I am eager to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback on how wecan strengthen our chapter. So don't be shy.....
I wish you and your family a safe and restful LaborDay Weekend. May God Bless our troops and those whohave serviced this great country.
Kind Regards,
Kathy GofferPresident, NEIAHU Chapter ____________________________________________________________
Indiana StateConvention
September 28th & 29th
thank the following volunteers for their service and timeduring the outing.
Organizers: Crystal Michel Amber Frey
Volunteers: Cindy Trahin Jessica Clayton Matt Hatfield Dotty Wiggin Pictures Kathy Goffer
And lastly, the golf outing would not have been possible without the financial support of the followingorganizations:
Eagle Sponsors:
MedPartners/LHNHartman Insurance
Medical Risk Managers (MRM)AFLAC
HSA AuthorityPHP
Delta DentalISAHU
Birdie Sponsor:
Parkview
Par Sponsorship:
GNIAHU
Beverage Cart Sponsors:
EncorePHP
Thanks to all of those listed for another successful event! We hope to see you next year!
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Coming in October!
Meeting Sponsor:
2 Hours of CE:
"Changing Small Group Environment"Presented by Cliff Miller of Anthem
Course # 29622 1 Hour CE
Medicare CE TBAPresented by the new Senior Market Representative
Course # 1 Hour CE
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Coming in November!
Due to both the Medicare AEP, the ACA OpenEnrollment and 4th quarter renewals, we will
not hold a meeting in November!
Best wishes to all our members for a successful 4th quarter. See you in December!
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