Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network - Sept 2014

Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network

September 2014 Volume XXI • Number VIII

www.MidValleyClaims.org

Serving MVCA Since 1994

"Hitting A Home Run� Delivers!

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Hitting A Home Run - 21st Annual CCNC Delivers!

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laying on a Summertime Classic theme, the 21st annual Claims Conference of Northern California lived up to its billing: “Hitting A Home Run - covering all the bases!”.

Held in mid-August at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Sacramento, CCNC delivered on accredited continuing education, industry trade show networking and information sharing, and Keynote speaker Adam Greenberg shared his inspired the crowd. fun. The dinner banquet and casino night, the latter of which was held at the I-Max Theater across the mall, provided a different twist to the traditional event.

CCNC 2014 President, Barbara Hall, and Vice President, Jack Corry, led the two-day plus conference through a three-track course schedule, providing the latest on Liability and Property insurance claims information, and more. Keynote Speaker, Adam Greenberg, set a dramatic tone of perserverance with his story of making it to the Big Leagues, only to get beaned by the first pitch thrown his way. FIghting to return, seven years later he was able to face big league pitching once again.

CCNC returns to the Hyatt again next year, August 11-12, 2015. To learn more, or to get involved in planning, contact the leadership of your local sponsoring claims association. Or, get in touch with 2015 President, Jack Corry, (916) 779-3946.

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Mid-Valley Claims

Luncheon meetings are held the THIRD FRIDAY of each month at Papapavlo’s in Stockton, except where indicated.

Association September 2014

Volume XXI • Number VIII

Updates at: www.MidValleyClaims.org

September 19, 2014

2 - CCNC Hitting A Home Run Delivers!

3 - 2014 Upcoming MVCA Events

- 2014 MVCA Officers & Board of Directors

4 - What An Arborist May Do To Assist The Insurance Adjuster at Sept 19 MVCA 5 - MVCA President’s Message 6 -- AssnNewsNetwork MVCAAN Services Directory Job Connection

John M. Lichter- Tree Associates

What an Arborist May Do To Assist The Insurance Adjuster - See next page

October 17, 2014 -

Luncheon Meeting - Speaker tba

November 21, 2014 -

Luncheon Meeting - Speaker tba

December 19, 2014 -

Christmas Luncheon - NO SPEAKER Toys for Tots Donation

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How An Arborist May Assist An Adjuster at Sept 19 MVCA Join the Mid-Valley Claims Association in welcoming John Lichter, of Tree Associates, at the next luncheon meeting Friday,September 19, 2014. Mr. Lecter will discuss"How an Arobrist May Assist the Insurance Adjuster".

Principal Consulting Arborist, John M. Lichter, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, established TREE ASSOCIATES in 1993. He utilizes a unique blend of academic and practical experience to address the most challenging Arboricultural assignments.

John received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Plant Science and Horticulture from the University of California at Davis and worked for several years providing research and extension services for the University of California Cooperative Extension and the U.C. Davis Horticulture Department as well as the U.S. Forest Service.

John regularly teaches Arboriculture at U.C. Davis and has served on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Consulting Arborists and on Technical Advisory Committees for various non-profit groups.

Please purchase your lunch here now so we have an accurate count, or contact MVCA Treasurer Deena Lucero to make reservations for payment by check or cash at the door: 209-603-5006.

Paid 2014 Members receive a discount on the cost of lunch. Join MVCA for 2014, and secure your spot for this meeting now.

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Purchase your monthly lunch, and pay your annual membership dues online, directly, at: www.MidValleyClaims.org Choice of Luncheon Entree Served

Just $22 for paid 2014 Members $28 for Non-Members or No Reservations Or, for payment by cash or check at the door, please make your reservations now with 2014 MVCA Pres./Tres. Deena Lucero: 209-603-5006, or midvalleyclaims@gmail.com

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From Home Runs at CCNC to an Arborist at September MVCA

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“AUTUMN” The Word for September 19th MVCA September Message from MVCA President Deena Lucero

I hope everyone enjoyed the wonderful CCNC conference last month. As always, they provided fantastic speakers and entertainment was fabulous. The casino night was packed full of smiling faces.

I want to personally thank all those involved in this year’s golf tournament at the Reserve at Spanos.

Not only did we have the support of very generous sponsors, we had a top notch committee. This year’s tournament had more golfers than many of the past years and I can’t wait to beat that number next year.

Again, I want to thank all of those who supported and participated in our 2014 MVCA Golf Tournament.

This month we have a new exciting speaker, John M. Lichter, of Tree Associates. John will be branching out in his discussion on, “How an Arborist May Assist the Insurance Adjuster.”

“President’s prize” - All members who email, or fax, me the word “AUTUMN” prior to the SEMPTEMBER luncheon will have the opportunity to win the “President’s prize.”

You must be at the meeting in order to be included in the drawing.

Your MVCA President,

Deena Lucero

2014 Mid-Valley Claims Association President Frontier Adjusters (209) 478-1422 • cell (209) 603-5006 midvalleyclaims@gmail.com

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CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICAL

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FIRE INVESTIGATORS

FIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS - Ulises Castellon, CPCU Throughout California, (800) 726-5939 • Fax: (510) 649-3099 Nevada, Arizona, Oregon & N. Dakota inquiry@fcafire.com

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AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf 8440 Elder Creek Road bmetcalf@amer-tech.com • (916) 388-2440 Sacramento, CA 95828 Fax (916) 388-2445 BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (209) 339-4301 • Fax (209) 339-4302 Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com ROYALTY RESTORATION SERVICES - Kevin Messer/Gaye Bishop 1331 Granite Lane kevin@royaltycleaning.com • (209) 529-3110 Modesto, CA 95351 Fax (209) 529-3187 SERVPRO OF STOCKTON - Jackie Irrgang 2334 Stagecoach Rd., Ste J jackie@servpro9332.com • (209) 477-3090 Fax (209) 463-6944 Stockton, CA 95215

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