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“Viva Las Vegas!” Sacramento Claims Association Annual

Turkey Creek Golf Course

1525 California 193 • Lincoln, CA 95648 - see page 7

Golf Tournament Friday, May 17, 2019

Then, join the SCA Social Gathering of the year @

Alvarez on Preventing Workplace Violence at April SCA Luncheon Thursday

- see page 6

June 13, 2019

- see page 11

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Sacramento Claims Association 2019 SCA Executive Staff

President

Vice President

Steve Moore

Mathieu Schwartz

Barrish Pelham & Associates a Degenkolb Company smoore@degenkolb.com Education Committee Chair

Hanover Insurance mathieuschwartz@hotmail.com Golf Tournament Chair

Bryan Harrison

Association News Network bryan@associationnewsnetwork.com Communications Chair

Treasurer

Rob Sedgwick

Jim McCurley

RegasGroup andrealatimer@regasgroup.com Social Committee

Baker Tilly Jim.McCurley@bakertilly.com Giving Committee Chair

Belfor Property Restoration rob.sedgwick@us.belfor.com Reservations/Membership Chair

2019 SCA Board of Directors Jackie Irrgang Nanette Hay

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Sacramento Claims May The Course Be With You! Association News Network

www.SacramentoClaims.org May 2019 • Volume XXVI • Number V

SCA MISSION STATEMENT: “The Sacramento Claims Association is a professional organization fostering contact and communication among its members and others in the insurance claims industry. The cornerstone of the Sacramento Claims Association is rooted in four primary areas: Education; Charitable; Communication; and Social.”

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May 2019 Message from SCA President, Steve Moore, PE, CASp

Golf tournaments, horse races, and educational classes. These are all things that occur on, in , or along a course! For the SCA it looks like the month of May is filled with ”course” related things. So, of course, as a matter of course, a course of action… To quote Whitesnake…”Here I go again”…a ginormous THANK YOU! to Mr. Hector Alvarez! Hector thrilled and educated our Members at the annual April luncheon. Hector’s presentation on “Workplace Violence, Prevention and Coping” was very well attended and informative. Hector focused his presentation on how our many Members, who are in the field dealing with property claims, can identify potential threats, make sure they are not perceived as a potential threat, and must consciously plan for any potential threats. Hector contacted me the day after the luncheon and let me know it was his pleasure speaking to our group and he would love to do it again! Although our own Rob Sedgwick was there at the luncheon, and was willing, Hector did not need a “practice dummy” for any selfdefense moves. Both Rob and I were a little disappointed.

SCA President Steve Moore, PE, CASp

sold out of both sponsorships, tee boxes, and golf foursomes! WOW! Our dual team of Eagle Sponsors, JM Environmental and Regas Group, are back to astound us with their tee box set ups on hole #1 and #18. I can’t wait to see the tee box setups for this year’s theme “Viva Las Vegas!” The SCA Board of Directors would like to throw out a humongous THANK YOU! to our Membership for your continued support of our association’s main fundraiser! So, please make sure your annual dues are paid and hopefully you can participate in the golf tournament some how or some way. For more information please visit our website at www. sacramentoclaims.org.

Looking forward at the SCA Calendar of Events, I can see our annual social mixer at Mayahuel in June and also the SCA Family Night at the River Cats game! As we get closer to each of these Speaking of staying on course, events more information will be it is that time of year again! The available on our website. SCA Annual Golf Tournament To persevere with as much deteris set for Friday, May 17, 2019, mination, energy, or fortitude as at Turkey Creek Golf Course! one can until the end of a race, Mathieu Schwartz has his fine competition, or contest. That is tuned machine running smoothly the definition of the term “staying and believe it or not we are nearly continued page 5

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May The Course People On The Move Be With You! Belfor Welcomes Marketing Manager, Rob Sedgwick continued from page 3

the course”. I believe the SCA is definitely “staying the course”! Although we are not in a race or a contest, the SCA and its Membership continue to roll on down the road with energy and determination! I look forward to seeing everyone in the next several months and talking with you about our SCA!

Steve Moore

Steve Moore, PE, CASp 2019 SCA President c: 916.502.7633 www.barrish.com smoore@degenkolb.com Barrish Pelham & Associates, a Degenkolb Company

San Luis Obispo. He lives in Lincoln with his wife, Victoria, and their two children, Reese and Chase.

BELFOR General Manager, Grant Cody is very excited to announce the new Sacramento office Marketing Manager, Rob Sedgwick.

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Many of you may Rob Sedgwick already know Rob Sedgwick, who has been in the restoration industry for the last eight years. He is currently serving his third term as a board member for Mr. Cody went on to state that Sacramento Claims Association. “Belfor will restore your facilRob grew up in Sacramento and ity and personal/mission-critical graduated with a Bachelor of contents. From Emergency ReScience degree from Cal Poly, sponse, through structural drying

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“American Leak Detection – Sacramento is the gold standard in Sacramento for leak detection and has been for decades,” said Flores. “I am gratified to be part of such a hard-working, experienced, innovative, and trusted service provider and to help others in the area appreciate and connect with their mission of excellence.” American Leak Detection is a nationally recognized leader in non-invasive leak detection. Its technicians, located in franchises

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Friday May 17, 2019

Annual SCA Golf Tournament

“Viva Las Vegas!”

Turkey Creek Golf Course, Lincoln 7am registration • 9:30 am shotgun

Thursday, June 13

SCA Social: Tequila Museo Mayahuel

July 2019

SCA Family Night @ The RiverCats

August 27-29

26th Annual CCNC www.ClaimsConference.org

September 12

SCA Luncheon Meeting

October 10

SCA Top Golf Adventure

December 12

Holiday Luncheon Gathering

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Hector Alvarez on Preventing Workplace Violence at April SCA Luncheon Old Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento

Claims Association held their first luncheon meeting of the year, the annual “Education Luncheon”, April 18, 2019 at the Firehouse in Old Sac. Guest speaker, Hector Alvarez, engaged the crowd on how to avoid

putting oneself in harm’s way, as well as scenarios of times when avoidance isn’t feasible. SCA special guest speaker, Hector Alvarez, addressed the group with the SCA President, Steve Moore, thanked special guest speaker, He offered some best practices for coping and difficult topic of violence prevention at the April 18, 2019 luncheon. Hector Alvarez for sharing his expertise with the group. dealing with less than desirable situations as well, over the course of about a 45 minute presentation. Hector R. Alvarez, CTM, of Alvarez Associates, LLC - Workplace Threat Management, also offered specific tips and strategies on how to respond to unwanted situations and challenging people. SCA President, Steve Moore, welcomed the crowd at the April 18, 2019 SCA Educational Luncheon meetcontinued page 10

A good crowd turned out for the April luncheon in the basement room at the Firehouse in Old Sacramento

Hector Alvarez engaged the crowd with his presentation on preventing workplace violence.

ing at the Firehouse in Old Sacramento.

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Annual SCA

Golf Tournament Friday, May 17, 2019

“Viva Las Vegas!” Turkey Creek Golf Course

1525 California 193 • Lincoln, CA 95648

We have booked the course for the entire day so if you did not get a chance to play or you wanted to go and try a hole again, grab a cart at any time after the tournament until the sun sets and play. If you would like to forward this information onto someone else that may be interested then please do so and have them contact me to reserve a sponsorship and/or foursome.

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Upcoming Northern California Claims Association Events Calendar Friday, May 17

Sacramento Claims annual Golf Tournament - “Viva Las Vegas”! - see page 7

Friday, May 24

Mid-Valley Claims annual Fair Claims Settlement Practices Act Regulations Recertification luncheon meeting

Wednesday, June 12

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East Bay Claims PAINT NITE!

Thursday, June 13

Sacramento Claims social - Museo Tequila Mayahuel

Thursday, June 27

Mid-Valley Claims Golf Tournament - Spanos Park, Stockton

Wednesday, July 17

East Bay Claims Association Day at the A’s Game - The A’s vs. Mariners

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April SCA Luncheon continued from page 6

Mr. Alvarez is a security expert who specializes in workplace violence prevention. He is a Certified Threat Manager™ by the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals and an Instructor in Mental Health First Aid. Alvarez shared from his more than 25 years of experience serving as Security Director protecting one of our nation’s most sensitive critical infrastructures, to working as a city police officer and as a professional consultant. He advocated a strong posture, demeanor and even assertiveness in defusing potentially hazardous situations, whether with workers directly, or for the many in the room who are out in the field, working with the public, distressed claimants and others. His presentation helped bring a sense of clarity to many in the crowd, with better understanding of dealing numerous challenges

professionals face when out in the world, where threats of violence can happen. Alvarez stated that the “Stranger Danger” scenario so often taught to children is a flawed perspective. “A vast majority of the violent acts that happen to children come from people they know,” he stated. Teaching kids how to interact with others, he went on to explain, is proven as a much more effective tool for them as they grow. The SCA was pleased to have a person with the depth of experience Mr. Alvarez holds to discuss this type of topic. He was inclusive with the crowd, demonstrating a few scenarios, and providing clues for being prepared, from assessing a situation when you first arrive on the scene, to the most effective language to use to avert or minimize exposure. His presentation was very well received by the crowd.

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