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"Hitting A Home Run” Delivers!

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2nd Annual SCA night at the

Sacramento Rivercats Baseball Game photos

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Sacramento Claims Association

President

Bob Battezzato Cleanrite Buildrite bobb@crbr.com Educational Committee

Your 2014 SCA Executive Staff

Vice President

Steve Moore

Barrish Pelham & Associates smoore@barrish.com Education Committee

Secretary Treasurer

Cathrin Nevin

Carl Warren & Company cnevin@carlwarren.com Giving/Charitable Committee

And Your 2014 SCA Board of Directors Jack Corry

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Bryan Harrison

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Thank You For ALL You Do!

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Message from 2013-’14 SCA President Bob Battezzato

2013-’14 SCA President Bob Battezzato

As we head past the Summer season, I can only reflect on ALL of you that help to make YOUR SCA so great. In my previous message to you all I talked about how it “takes a village” to keep a Vision alive and Successful. Well, you all do that for the SCA, and for that I am Thankful. We all work very hard in our chosen space within the Industry with countless hours and dedication. I wanted you all to know that it doesn’t go unnoticed the time and commit you also put toward the SCA which I will call “extra volunteer time” in giving back to this great Industry.

Yes we get networking opportunities, industry connections, visibility for ourselves and company but in the end it is YOU ALL that puts in the time because it is the right thing to do for your Association. It is for that belief and ability to see a greater Vision of giving back that I again Thank You ALL. To the Members: The SCA appreciates your continued support both with time and dollars. Our members are the cornerstone of our foundation. The SCA values that support and counts on it to keep the SCA alive and growing. Remember this is YOUR SCA as I have stated so please continue to give us any and all input so we can continue to serve in a most positive way. continue page 6

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President’s Message continued from page 3

To our Insurance Industry Partners: Thank you for your involvement in the many ways we present value to the members. Primarily with our focus on Education. We have called on many of you to present education to our members and you all say YES when we call…Thank You for that. It does not go unnoticed, the support you lend the SCA. To the SCA Board: It makes me proud to serve with you ALL. You have put in countless hours to help make this SCA great. Being part of this Board has helped me in so many ways personally and challenged me to grow and lead. Members, this Board always has the BEST in mind for the SCA and puts passion and expertise into all that they do for the association.

To the Street Team: Although relatively new, this group has taken on a secondary challenge to help promote the “Voice” of the SCA. We greatly appreciate the extra time and attention you all have given thus far to the success of the SCA for 2014. Keep the Vision, stay the course and most of all stay engaged.

To the Committees and their Members: It is the details that make an association great. Ideas can only

be offered up, it takes people to get in and drive those ideas to reality. This is what our Committees due month in and month out.

These are key volunteers that help our association pull off all the details behind the scenes in all aspects of the goals and duties of the SCA. Thank you for stepping forward.

To those that may be reading this message for the first time: It’s simple….please get involved! Commit to a greater Vision within the Industry we all serve. You will get back more than you give and who knows…maybe make a few new friends in the process.

Thank you for reading my message this month and remember to look for us at http://www.sacramentoclaims.org. We have an exciting end of the year planned ahead and would appreciate your involvement……with great appreciate Bob Battezzato, your President.

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Hitting A Home Run - 21st Annual CCNC Delivers!

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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 fun.

The dinner banquet and casino night, the latter of which was held Keynote speaker Adam Greenberg’s story inspired the crowd. 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, Photos continued page 15 Jack Corry, (916) 779-3946.

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Second Annual

SCA Night At The Rivercats Sacramento Rivercats Baseball Game.

The second annual SCA night at the Rivercats game included exclusive use of the reserved Blue Moon Party Deck, which added greatly to the overal party atmosphere. A great time was had by all. more photos page 10

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Each and every day we are faced with decisions that we make that could cause harm to others, or ourselves.

Facing ethical decisions can be very difficult, especially with the types of decisions that may seem correct at first, but we later find out were not so great. As we explore what ethics is, I will also challenge you to be prepared to become involved in hourly group activities.

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CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICAL

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CONTRACTORS - GENERAL/RESTORATION

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CONTRACTORS - GENERAL/RESTORATION - CONTINUED

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CONTRACTORS - LANDSCAPE

ARONSON LANDSCAPE - Levi Aronson Serving The Greater www.AronsonLandscape.com • (916) 243-9350 Sacramento Area levi@aronsonlandscape.com

CONTRACTORS - MICROBIAL REMEDIATION

AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf/George Platt 8440 Elder Creek Road bmetcalf@amer-tech.com • (916) 388-2440 Fax (916) 388-2445 Sacramento, CA 95828 BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (916) 399-1865 • Fax (916) 399-9388 Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com CLEANRITE BUILDRITE Wind, Water, Fire, Mold - 24 Hours (800) 870-0030 Sacramento, Yuba City, Chico & Redding www.CRBR.com P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Jason Kettlehut 3278 Swetzer Road www.pwstephensinc.com • (916) 790-4119 Loomis, CA 95650 jasonk@pwsei.com ZEBRA RESTORATION - Michael “ Z” Zboralske/Debbie Kutch 11365 Sunrise Park Dr. Ste 200 z@zebrarestoration.com • (916) 635-8571 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Debbie@zebrarestoration.com • Fax (916) 635-8573

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BARRISH PELHAM & ASSOCIATES, INC. - Lisa Esquivel 3001 E Street lesquivel@barrish.com • (916) 418-9100 Sacramento, CA 95816 www.Barrish.com • Fax (916) 400-4874 COMPLERE ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. - Gene Wilkins, P.E. Fire C&O, Property Liability, Thermography, Structural 4230 Kiernan Av., Suite 210 wilkins@complere.com • (209) 545-8165 Modesto, CA 95356 www.complere.com • Fax (209) 545-8170 HAAG ENGINEERING COMPANY - Barbara Larson Leaders in blarson@haagglobal.com • (949) 861-8847 Forensic Engineering www.haagengineering.com • Fax (949) 861-8683 OCONNOR ENGINEERING - Michael O’Connor/Chuck Thomas 1172 National Dr. Ste 100 (916) 640-0640 Sacramento, CA 95834 www.OConnor-Engineering.com

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FIRE INVESTIGATORS

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

FLOOR COVERING

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(800) 400-5058 West Sacramento, CA 95691 OVERSPRAY REMOVAL SERVICEMASTER CLEANING & RESTORATION SERVICES - James Johnson NATIONWIDE OVERSPRAY REMOVAL - Eric Gerencser (916) 983-8084 Benicia, California

www.overspray.net • (925) 408-5909 Serving Sacramento servicemastercrs@yahoo.com Safe Overspray Removal eric@overspray.net • (800) 345-1269 Placer & El Dorado Counties SERVICEMASTER OF NAPA VALLEJO & BENICIA - Eric Larson/Lynn Fuller PROPERTY RESTORATION-CLOTHING SPECIALISTS Serving Napa County, Vallejo smnvb@interx.net • (800) 648-1608 FRSTeam - Jim and Courtney Nicholas Fax (707) 257-1608 and Benicia 910 Striker Ave. Ste E Travis George tgeorge@frsteam.com • 916-920-8239 SERVICEMASTER RESTORATION SERVICES - Robert Scott Sacramento, CA 95364 Ian Manes imanes@frsteam.com • 916-920-8239 Serving Sacramento rscott@sharjo.com • (800) 480-TIDY Contra Costa & Sonoma Counties www.svmcleaning-restoration.com PROPERTY RESTORATION/CONTENTS ZEBRA RESTORATION - Michael “ Z” Zboralske/Debbie Kutch AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf/George Platt z@zebrarestoration.com • (916) 635-8571 8440 Elder Creek Road bmetcalf@amer-tech.com • (916) 388-2440 11365 Sunrise Park Dr. Ste 200 Sacramento, CA 95828 Fax (916) 388-2445 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Debbie@zebrarestoration.com • Fax (916) 635-8573 BELFOR USA - Grant Cody WINDOW COVERING 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (916) 399-1865 • Fax (916) 399-9388 MASTERS WHOLESALE - Jeff Lovelace Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com 2504 Mercantile Dr. jlovelace@masterswholesale.com • (916) 997-6728 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 www.MastersWholesale.com • Fax (916) 669-3894 AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION - Monte Routon P.O. Box 525 www.AmericanLeakDetect.com • (916) 331-6443 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 americanleakdetectionsacramento@ymail.com BULL’S EYE LEAK DETECTION - Daniel Spatz P. O. Box 73114 (916) 760-8944 Davis, CA 95614 bullseyedetection@gmail.com • Fax (916) 760-8970 MASTERS WHOLESALE - Mike LaVerdure 2504 Mercantile Dr. mlaverdure@masterswholesale.com • (916) 997-0423 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 www.MastersWholesale.com • Fax (916) 669-3891

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Charitable Implementation Survey Thank you to all our SCA members who have collectively made it possible to fulfill our Mission by providing continuing education and community support through various contributions over the years.

In recognition of the outstanding contributions of the SCA membership, we have been able to establish our Giving Committee. As this is YOUR Association, we appreciate any and all ideas. We want to hear from you!

The Giving Committee receives a percentage of net funds upon completion of the accounting report and approval of the Board each year. These funds are then distributed to support three areas:

Scholarship/Education • Donations/Charitable • Relief/Catastrophe.

Our most productive fundraising results come through events we hold throughout the year, the most significant of which is the Golf Tournament. We appreciate all the support shown to the continuing development of our association, and ask that you now give us your feedback on where to best apply our Giving Committee funds.

Please take a few moments and complete this questionnaire.

1) In addition to current activities and efforst, what other fundraising ideas you would like to suggest the SCA consider pursuing (Please list)?

__________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________ Yes No 2) Would you be willing to participate/assist with an SCA fundraiser?

If yes, Please supply your Contact Information: Name_____________________________________________ Company__________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________ 3) What categories would you prefer your SCA contribution support?

Drug & Alcohol Abuse Animal & Animal Protection

Cancer

Elderly

Caregivers

Environment – Catastrophic Aid

Child Protection, Sponsorship

Health – Hospital

Community Education/Arts

Integration & Rehabilitation

Crime Prevention

Poverty

Disabled

Youth Services – Residential Care, Education

Other:________________________________________________________________

4) Do you have a specific organization(s) that you would recommend the SCA consider? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ** Please submit any supporting information for your recommended charitable organization for review and consideration.

5)

Would you consider Volunteering, in coordination with the SCA and another charitable organization for the betterment of our community? If so, do you have suggestions, i.e., wrapping gifts for Salvation Army, organizing food boxes for food shelters, etc.? ________________________________________________________________________

Please return this survey to Giving Committee Chair, Cathrin Nevin at the next SCA event, or mail to: Cathrin Nevin, c/o Carl Warren & Co. 11171 Sun Center Drive, #260, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Thank you for your time and participation!

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Direct communication still reins as the most effective way to reach out to the overall community. SCA is proud to announce its new “Street Team” volunteers. Get to know one today!

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