Insurance Professionals of Greater Orlando
General Meeting
Date: June 20, 2012
Place: Hilton Altamonte Springs
Opening:
Karen Ramsey, ACSR, CPIW, DAE, PIAM, CPII and IPOGO President was the presiding officer. She called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Karen led the association in the Pledge of Allegiance .
Corporate Sponsors present:
Premium Assignment: Tom Dobrosky
Emergency Restoration Services: Miriam Ericsson
Miche Sales Consultant: Jeri Cascio
Attorney Kathleen Flammia
McNeil Group
Recognition of guests:
Guest / Employer / Guest of:Kellie Smith / Closson Ins / Rebecca Miller
Sandy Wright / Bowen, Miclette & Britt Ins Agency LLC / Helen Wright
Toni Strassman / Southstar Insurance / Deedee Molnar
Crystal Foster / Gulfstream / Karen Ramsey
Char Duprat / Fran Brown
Dinner was served.
Patti French, ARM, AIC, PIAM, CPIW President Elect introduced the guest speakers:
Clara L McDaniels –Assistant Director of Consumer and Agent Services, and
Marsha Watson Agent Outreach Manager of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
Business Session:
Karen Ramsey ACSR, CPIW, DAE, PIAM, CPII and IPOGO President introduced the officers of the association for 2011/12 term:
Patti French, ARM, AIC, PIAM, CPIW President Elect
Frances Hitchcock AAI, PIAM, CIIP, CPII, Vice President
Paula Keyes, CPCU, Are, CPIW, AIR Treasurer
Jodi Kelley, CIC ACSR, API, CPIW- Secretary
Sue Downey ARA ACS AIRC CPIW, Parliamentarian Pro temp
Additional individuals recognized:
Past President Mindy Bander Habib, ASCR, PIAM, CPIW, CPII was not able to attend.
Members serving at the Florida and Regional level:
Debra Folendore, AAI, AIS, ACS, Florida Education Liaison
Frances Hitchcock Florida Membership Liaison
Betty Ribero, PIAM, ACSR, CPIW, DAE, Regional Vice President
Quorum:
Based on IPOGO Bylaw requirement that 25% of members must be in attendance to constitute a quorum, and having established that 25% of the membership is 13 (18 present) it has been verified that a quorum is established.
Minutes:
April and May Minutes were presented to the association. A motion was made by Mindy Bander Habib to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Rebecca Miller. With no opposition the motion carried.
Treasurer Report:
No report given at this time.
Committee Reports:
Special recognition was given to the Public Relations Committee for the May VIP Night by Karen Ramsey.
Bylaws: Sue Downey and Toni Jones
Proposed bylaws changes were reviewed and a quorum of 2/3 members present must approve a vote.
See attachment one for specific changes proposed.
A motion was made by Jennifer McRae and a second was presented by Jeri Casico to accept the proposed changes as written. No opposition was presented and the motion passed.
Karen Ramsey gave a few remarks on her year as President and expressed her gratitude to the association.
Installation of officers: Betty Ribeiro
Officers were installed for the 07/2012 to 07/2013 term.
Patti French, ARM, AIC, PIAM, CPIW President
Jodi Kelley, CIC, ACSR, API, CPIW- President-Elect
Sue Downey, ARA ,ACS, AIRC, CPIW- Vice President
Rebecca Miller-Secretary
Helen Wright, AIA, CIC, CPIW, PIAM -Treasurer
Patti French gave a few remarks on her upcoming year as President and her goals.
Announcements
· Reminder dues are to be submitted on or before July 1st.
· Next general meeting will be Combo meeting on July 14th in Lakeland. (Flyer attached)
· Next Board Meeting July 2th at CNA at 5:45 pm.
· August General Meeting at Hilton on August 15, 2012.
Closing
Karen Ramsey adjourned the meeting with no objections at 8:39 p.m.