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2007-2008 [2 pp. pdf]

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May 6th Chapter Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers, at Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee. Featured Speaker: James L. Britt, CPCU, 2007-2008 CPCU Society President.
Register by May 1st.

June 10th Workshops (each filed for 4 CE credits)
8:30 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Closing the Gaps in Property Insurance
1:00–4:35 p.m. 2006 Commercial Auto and 2007 CGL Policies
Country Springs Hotel Conference Center, Pewaukee.
Registration

June 24th through August 5th (Tuesdays) 4:15-5:45 p.m., AIC 33 Claim Handling Principals and Practices, instructor Amy Campbell, at United Heartland Insurance, 12695 W. National Ave., New Berlin. Register by June 17th.



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The Greater Milwaukee Chapter of the CPCU Society is dedicated to:
  • Meeting the needs of those who have earned the CPCU designation and helping them achieve career success.
  • Encouraging others to obtain the CPCU designation.
  • Enhancing the visibility of the CPCU designation.
The chapter will serve the public and the property and casualty insurance industry in a professional and ethical manner.



May 11, 2008
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CHAPTER NEWS







Chaptergram March 2008. Submit items for the next issue to Chris Zwygart.


Sign up by February 5th for CPCU 540 classes, taught by Amy Campbell CPCU, Mondays 4:15-5:30 p.m., February 11-June 2, 2008 at United Heartland in New Berlin.


CPCU Society Center for Leadership Courses in Wisconsin are being presented by the Greater Milwaukee Chapter. Each course has been approved for 4 CE credits in Wisconsin and for four (4) continuing professional development (CPD) units by the AICPCU. Register online using the linked dates below, or mail or fax the completed registration form [pdf] to the CPCU Society.

Strategic Thinking: 8 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Strategic Planning: 12:30 – 4:35 p.m. Dates and locations:

January 22, 2008 Country Springs Hotel and Water Park Conference 2810 Golf Road Pewaukee, WI 53072

January 23, 2008 ACUITY Insurance Headquarters 2800 South Taylor Drive Sheboygan, WI 53081

Each course has been filed for CE credits in Illinois. Courses filed by the CPCU Society are typically approved, but it is possible that this course may be rejected and no credit will be given in Illinois. Please call (800) 932-2728, ext. 2767 for updated information.


December 2007 Chaptergram [6 pp. pdf]. Submit items for the next issue to Chris Zwygart.


The CPCU Society - Greater Milwaukee Chapter's next event is as a joint sponsor of the Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin Winter Conference - "Peace Through Strength - Using Innovative Litigation Techniques to Beat Back the Opposition".

The event is December 7, 2007 at the Milwaukee Marriott West.

The full day cost for non-attorneys is $100 and includes lunch for a day filled with excellent educational opportunities.

Please take time to review the attached brochure [pdf] and register today to attend the CTCW Winter Conference.

Program highlights: - Experts Make them Earn Their Money: Todd M. Weir, Esq., Otjen, Van Ert & Weir, SC - Emerging Issues Facing Insurance Legal Departments A View from In-House Counsel Matthew S. Morrison, General Casualty Insurance, Bernard T. McCartan, American Family, Rollin E. Krafft, West Bend Mutual Insurance - The Discovery Process Keeping Ethics at the Forefront, Kevin Ferguson, Esq., American Family - Adjusting Chiropractic Treatment Under Hanson, Tom M. Devin, Esq., Hostak, Henzl & Bichler, SC - 2007 Torts Update, James M. Fredericks, Esq., Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, SC - Ethics in Evidence: A Delicate Balancing Act, Anthony D. Conlin, Esq., Peterson, Johnson & Murray, SC

Mark H. Ewert, CPCU, CIC 2007-2008 President CPCU Society Greater Milwaukee Chapter


September 2007 Chaptergram [9 pp. pdf]. Submit items for the next issue to Chris Zwygart.


CPCU 520 is being offered 8-13-07 to 12-03-07 (Mondays), 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm, at United Heartland Insurance, New Berlin, Wisconsin. The instructor is Amy Campbell. For morei information, contact Brian Gilman 414-577-2397.


July 2007 Chaptergram [6 pp. pdf]. Submit items for the next issue to Chris Zwygart.


July 3rd Betsey Brewer wrote to tell us,

I am pleased to announce that the Greater Milwaukee Chapter has earned the 2007 CPCU Society Circle of Excellence. Your chapter has qualified for the Gold level, the highest category of achievement in this comprehensive program! Congratulations!


May 17th Chapter annual meeting at the Wisconsin Club, with Betsey Brewer, National President 2006-7, CPCU Society, who gave the luncheon address.
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Chapter officers 2007-2008 sworn in by Betsey Brewer Chapter officers 2007-2008 sworn in by Betsey Brewer


May 2nd Blues Fest (our annual Good Works fundraiser) was held at Long Wong's, 5230 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, featuring Steve Cohen, Jim Liban, Greg Koch, Jimi Schutte, and Kurt Koening.


April 18-21 Our Chapter was among those sponsoring the 2007 Leadership Summit at Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Florida.


March 9, 2007 Charles R. Jones, CPCU, center March 9th James R. Jones, CPCU, lead a Continuing Eductation morning session on "Ethical Decision Making for Insurance Professionals" followed by a luncheon. He is pictured, center, with chapter leaders.


February 14th joint luncheon meeting with RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society) featured a presentation by Ryan Pratt and Bradley Nichols of Ernst & Young on Handling the Large Claim.

Ryan Pratt of Ernst & Young Bradley Nichols of Ernst & Young


January 2007 Chaptergram [8 pp. pdf].


Our chapter has been awarded the Gold Level Circle of Excellence for 2006. Our certificate will arrive in September. Our chapter will also be recognized at the Annual Meeting and Seminars in Nashville in a display in the registration area and during the special Chapter Recognition Luncheon on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Congratulations to everyone!


Swearing-in chapter officers for 2006-2007 May 11th 2006 Donald J. Hurzeler, CPCU, CLU, Senior Vice President, Commercial Markets for Zurich Insurance, and immediate past president of National CPCU Society. administered the oath to our chapter officers for 2006-2007.

May 11th 2006 Mr. Hurzeler also made connections visits with the Milwaukee Chapter to Partners Mutual Insurance and with Wausau Insurance.

Donald J. with Richard Ewert Pictured are Mr. Hurzeler with Richard Ewert, President, Partners Mutual Insurance.

Donald J. Hurzeler with David L. Lancaster Pictured here with Mr. Hurzeler is David L. Lancaster, Sr. Vice President, General Manager - Signature Division, Wausau Insurance.


Michael Burks and his band On April 6, 2006, about 100 people attended and enjoyed our Eight Annual BluesFest, which netted approximately $3,000 for Variety.


March 9th 2006 Millie Workman, front right, with our chapter leadership at our Ethics meeting.

March 9th 2006 Marlys Maconia, Tonia Giebeault (Acuity), Millie Workman and Cathy Hansen at a CPCU Connections Visit with Acuity Insurance.


Our chapter's Good Works Committee requests donations of unused and unopened hotel toiletries. My Home, Your Home, Inc., helping children 12 to 18 who are between foster homes, has a wish list of supplies they would love to receive. Many of these can be used, but in good condition: use your judgment.
Personal Items: complimentary hotel toiletries; Hair combs, brushes; Shampoo; Soap; Shaving cream; Toothbrushes; Toothpaste; Shower gel; Band-aids, peroxide, rubbing alcohol;
Housekeeping: Plastic containers and covers; Large pots and baking pans; Forks, spoons, knives; Washcloths, towels; Blankets; Vacuum cleaners; Bed linens, sheets;
School Supplies, Reading Materials & Games: Pens, pencils, markers; Binders & folders (can be used); Paper clips, binder clips, etc.; Rulers; Paper, lined paper, tablets; Dictionaries; Grammar books; School workbooks; Books, including self help, cookbooks, novels, motivational, inspirational, educational; Craft materials; Games; Art Supplies;
Large Items: Washer and dryer; Refrigerator; Desks (office); 7 passenger van.
If in doubt about a donation or to arrange for a drop off, please call Eileen at 414-874-2560. The office is located at 6200 W. Center Street in Milwaukee. Thank you for your generosity.
There are many other organizations in the Milwaukee area that need volunteers or other assistance for special events and ongoing activities. You can visit the following sites to see which ones have asked for help this month. Please mention CPCU when you volunteer. Channel 10/36 Friends 414-297-8009; Hunger Task Force 414-777-0483; Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee 414-273-7887; and Interfaith Older Adult Programs 414-291-7500


Need to contact a fellow CPCU? The Society has a directory [member login required].


Please update your email address. You can do so by:
Mail, using this form;
Telephone to the CPCU Society Member Services Center at 800-932-2728;
Email to the Society's Member Services Center; or
"Log in to Update Your Membership Information" link at the Society's home page.


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