Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network - December 2015

Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network

December 2015 Volume XXII • Number XI

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Holiday Luncheon Celebrating

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Friday, December 11, 2015 Join MVCA NOW for 2016!

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FREE for ALL paid 2015 Members - see back page

$28 for Non-Members or No Reservations

- see page 5

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Your 2015 Mid-Valley Claims Association Board of Directors 2015 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

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Staci Moreno

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Gaye Bishop

2015 BOARD MEMBERS Bob Bishop

Danielle Dynes

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TREASURER & PAST PRESIDENT Deena Lucero

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Happy Holidays!

Association

Thank you again to Neil Callahan and Jeff Bean, with the Law Offices of Borton Petrini, for their presentation last month. They informed us on how to Avoid Costly Litigation Claims and discussed some examples of these litigation claims filed today.

December 2015

Volume XXII • Number XI

We also held our Board of Director elections at the November luncheon. Please join me in welcoming our 2016 Mid-Valley Claims Association Officers and Board Members.

2016 Officers:

President: Staci Moreno

2 - 2015 MVCA Officers & Board of Directors 3 - November 2015 MVCA President’s Message 4 - Neil Callahan on Avoiding Costly Litigation at

November 20th MVCA

5 - Spirit of Giving at MVCA Holiday Luncheon 6 - MVCAAN Services Directory 7 - MVCA Upcoming Events

- In Memoriam: Vincent Morales

8 - 2016 MVCA Membership Application www.MidValleyClaims.org

Vice President: Sherry Wenograd Secretary: Gaye Bishop

2016 Board of Directors:

Marvin Wenograd, Bob Bishop, John Tucker, Katie Howard, Jackie Mezeul and Philip Mullen.

Please Note: We have a new venue for our holiday luncheon this year. It will

be on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 11am-3pm at The Reserve at Spanos Park where our golf tournaments are held. The address is 6301 West Eight Mile Road, Stockton CA 95219.

You can all look forward to a fabulous buffet lunch, to include Tri-Tip and Chicken Cordon Bleu. Members are free, since we want to say thank you to all of you for supporting MVCA. Non-members can join us at the regular price of $27.00.

As always, our Claims Association strives to provide toys for those in need. For several years we have donated Toys-for-Tots, to the Marine Core families.

This year, we plan to donate the toys to Haven of Peace. Please bring an unwrapped new toy for a boy or girl of any age and receive two (2) raffle tickets for each toy you bring.

As many of you know, our own Beth Ossino, Claims Manager at Golden Bear Insurance, is an extremely active member of Haven of Peace, donating her time and love to this great community organization. She has done much to help make us aware of the work this wonderful non-profit does for the families of San Joaquin County in need of their services. continued page 7

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Avoiding Costly Litigation Explored at November MVCA Neil Callahan, a partner at Borton Petrini, LLP’s Modesto office, was the featured guest speaker at the November 20, 2015 Mid-Valley Claims Association luncheon meeting.

A specialist in civil litigation involving public entities, law enforcement and civil rights, Callahan has represented multiple public entities in California for over 14 years. Together with partner, Jeff Bean, he shared his insights on how to avoid the costs associated with excessive or unnecessary litigation.

“There is no guaranteed result in litigation,” he stated. Settling claims is the only guarantee. “Settle early if you can,” he advised.

Both Callahan and Bean spoke plainly about the realities of dealing with litigants; backed-up calendars in court rooms; and the uncertainty juries present.

“Go to mediation if you can’t settle.”

Steps should be taken long before there is any notion of litigation to avoid lawsuits.

Having good contracts that limit your liability, and making sure you pay your premiums go a long way to avoiding costly litigation.

MVCA President, Staci Moreno, thanked guest speakers Jeff Bean, above left, and Neil Callahan, of the Borton Petrini, LLP Modesto office, for their interesting perspective on controlling litigation costs.

Congratulations to Pot of Gold Winners Lowell Cunningham & DeeDee Hintze

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

CASUALTY ADJUSTER Freese & Gianelli is looking for a part-time Casualty Adjuster with Casualty and Property experience. Service area throughout the Central Valley. Fax resumes to 209 527-8847.

CLAIMS INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS Gary E. Mingus, GEM Search Group provides both Temporary, Temp to Hire and Direct Hire placements in the Insurance Industry also, placing Vendors related to the Insurance Industry. Call Gary Mingus 866-9354426 or email to Gary@GEMSearchgroup.com. Serving the Insurance Industry since 1995.

Liability Claims Specialist CSAC Excess Insurance Authority is looking for a qualified Liability Claims Specialist. Candidates must have at least two years of GL exp. Visit our website at www.csac-eia.org to apply.

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Presenting...

Mid-Valley Claims Association

Holiday Luncheon Celebrating

Join MVCA This

Friday, December 11, 2015 Plan now to attend a very special Holiday luncheon meeting of the Mid-Valley Claims Association Friday, December 11, 2015. The group is set to meet at the banquet facilities at The Reserve at Spanos Park - site of the annual MVCA Golf Touranment.

In addition to a fine and festive lunch, this will be a Toy Drive to benefit the Haven of Peace organization. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or book to contribute.

for a very special

Holiday Luncheon at

The Reserve at Spanos Park golf course Banquet Room facility

6301 W 8 Mile Rd, Stockton, CA 95219 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. luncheon party Choice of Luncheon Entree Served

FREE for ALL paid 2015 Members $28 for Non-Members or No Reservations

Please purchase your lunch online now so we have an accurate count, or contact MVCA President Staci Moreno to make reservations for payment by check or cash at the door: 209603-5006.

Purchase your monthly lunch, and pay your annual membership dues online, directly, at: www.MidValleyClaims.org

Or, for payment by cash or check at the door, please make your reservations now with 2015 MVCA President Staci Moreno: 209-603-5006, or midvalleyclaims@gmail.com

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In Memoriam

Vincent Morales Jan. 25, 1935 - Nov. 7, 2015 Long time member of the claims industry, and the Mid-Valley Claims Association, Vincent Morales, of Stockton, passed away peacefully November 7, 2015.

Born in San Antonio, Texas to Vicente and Maria Morales, Vince spent most of his life in Stockton, California. He married his wife of 31 years, Hope Castro, in June. 1985. They enjoyed a full and busy life with a blended family of 7 children.

Vince is survived by Hope, his sons Randal (Randy), Robert (Robbie), Michael (Lori) Jamey, Alex Montoya (Lisa), Edith Montoya, and Anthony Montoya (Melissa).

Vincent was the second oldest of 7 siblings.

He is preceded in death by sisters Alicia Tener, Dena Gauuan and Paul Morales. He is survived by brothers John (Josie), Antonio (Doreen), and Joseph. Vincent leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

After graduating from Edison Senior High School and what was then known as Stockton Junior College, he apprenticed at Chase Chevrolet of Stockton. Vince specialized in body and fender work. He had the eye of an artist and the hand skills that could make the damaged side of a vehicle look like the opposite side that was undamaged.

While working at Chase, he was elevated to various positions of responsibility and ultimately moved to the front office. He excelled at being an estimator/spokesman of the dealership's body shop.

Vince was a people person and, along with his work knowledge, he captured a number of vehicle repair jobs previously going to other shops.

He worked at Chase for 30 years before he founded Central California Appraisal Service in 1973. So successful was the business that Vince retired in 2002 after bringing his sons

MVCA Upcoming Events

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Friday, December 11, 2015 Holiday Luncheon party

at The Reserve at Spanos Park

Friday, January 15, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

Friday, February 19, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

Friday, March 18, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

Friday, April 15, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

Randy, Robert, Michael and Jamey, into the business under his guidance and training.

Vincent was at times in his life an artist, a teacher at the community college, businessman, and a community voice of reason.

He enjoyed playing golf, rooting for the 49er's and the Giants. He couldn't get enough of Mexican music (Boleros, Mariachi) and the man could dance until forever!

The family wishes to thank the staff at the Hospice of San Joaquin and the doctors and nurses at the San Joaquin County Hospital for their compassionate care and professionalism.

A viewing was held Thursday, November 19th from 2:00pm -6:00 pm at the DeYoung Funeral Chapel, 601 N. California St. A Rosary was conducted the same day from 6:00 pm. Funeral Services were held Friday, November 20th,, 10:00 am, at the Cathedral of Annunciation, 425 W. Magnolia. * originally run in the Stockton Record

President’s Message continued from page 3

We plan to have an exciting luncheon for you, and we are hoping that some of you can share special Holiday stories with us, as in past years.

Anyone who does provide us with a heart warming story for Christmas/ Hanukkah will receive two (2) additional raffle tickets, as a thank you from the association.

Our board of directors want to take this opportunity to let you know that we value you each and every one of you and wish you and your loved ones the Happiest of Holidays and a Healthy and Happy New Year.

Sincerely,

Your President,

Staci Moreno

2015-’16 Mid-Valley Claims Association President Claims Adjuster Frontier Adjusters (209) 603-5006 midvalleyclaims@gmail.com

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