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Wishing you all a Happy Spring!!
I had a great time continuing my visits around to the Chapters. OnJanuary 12th I visited Donnie Hull and the Cape Cod Chapter in Hyannisat Double Tree by Hilton. It was an educational meeting on Personal &Commercial Umbrella’' by Arlene Room. It as a well-attended meetingwith great questions from the members. Donnie consistently holds anefficient meeting for the members.
On January 13th I went to Plymouth, Ernies’s Restaurant and visitedMonique Duquette and the Plymouth Chapter. A very informativespeaker Dr. Jennifer Eames of Marion Family Chiropractic onChiropractic Care for Overall Health. Members donated children’swinter items for The Home for Little Wanderers in Plymouth. Enjoyedseeing an activity book by member for month by month look at eachmember. Monique has done an excellent job of engaging all membersduring this meeting at the end each member had provided a report!Chapter goals this year are education, community evolvement andgrowing membership and the Chapter should be very proud of theirsuccess!
On February 10th I took a trip to Danvers to visit Co-Director’s AndreaMcInnis and Estelle Jeter and the Essex Chapter. Recently Director, SueEmanuelson decided to step down from her role. Essex Chapter did anamazing job of regrouping and forming Co-Director’s while not onlymaintaining membership but also grew the membership! It was a jointmeeting with Middlesex Chapter / Phyllis Riordan and members of theMiddlesex Chapter along with lots of enthusiasm. The evening speakerwas Raven from American Red Cross who provided an overview of allthe wonderful things American Red Cross does in our communities. Iliked the fact the committee reports were available for members at thefront desk as they walked into the meeting.
On March 8th I went to Canton and visited Adrianne Grover and theNorfolk Chapter. The evening topic was communications/ PublicSpeaker Seminar by Beatrice Grant. A wonderful program that I wouldlike to see offered to the other Chapters. Members are working hard onthe May meeting and have lots planned for our weekend. It was anefficiently run meeting and members did a great job with committeereports.
In Fellowship,Carol M Closson, CISR2015/2016 MAIW President
Message From the President
SMILE
Inside This Issue
1 Message from the President
2 President’s Elect Report
3 Vice President’s Report
4 Marketing Committee Report
4 Project InVest Update
5 Chapter News
9 Congratulations
10 Upcoming Events
10 In Memoriam
11 May Board of Directors Meeting Notice
12 May Association Meeting Information
17 May Association Flower Order Form
18 Legislative Update
19 Safety News
28 MAIW Email Directory
26 About MAIW
News From MAIW
VOLUME 13 ISSUE 2
2014 Spring Issue
PAGE 2 NEWS FROM MAIW
President Elect’s Report
It has been a productive and busy year. At our February Associationmeeting I presented that we change up our Board Meeting byeliminating reading the Chair committee reports and implement a roundtable at the close of the board meeting to brain storm new ideas to makeMAIW the best it can be.
We should be seeing this change at our May Association Meeting.
On March 19, 2016 Carol Closson our President, Arlene Room SouthMiddlesex Director, Heather Heffernan Bristol Chapter Treasure and I meetwith Shannon Donovan and Amy Sullivan with the Tattoo Agency atMartha’s Vineyard to give them the tools required to form Dukes Chapter.
This meeting was informative and we all engaged in great conversation.We then ended the day at Sharky’s for great Mexican food.
I connected with Angela Smith with the Worcester Chapter to discuss itsfuture. Angela is going to discuss with Worcester members what is goingto work best for them. Whether they decide to continue with theWorcester Chapter or perhaps join the Middlesex Chapter.I offered ideas and discussed the interest that we received at the BigEvent from a few people that would like to join the Worcester Chapter.
On April1.2016 I am happy to announce that I will be attending the SouthMiddlesex Fashion Show. I look forward to meeting our members of SouthMiddlesex.
Realty finally is setting in and I cannot believe that May Associationmeeting is fast approaching and I will be installed as President for the termof 2016-2017.
There are many things I wish to accomplish in the coming year and I knowthat working together with MAIW members we can continue to do greatthings.
I hope to see many of our members attend the May Association meeting.
In FellowshipZee Noia, CISR, AAI, CPIA’MAIW President Elect
PAGE 3NEWS FROM MAIW
Vice President’s Report
Hello Everyone!
Let’s talk MAIW:
MAIW was founded in 1938! 78 years ago!
Here are some interesting facts of what was happening in 1938:
Federal minimum wage law guarantees workers 40 cents per hour First use of seeing eye dog 1st passenger ship equipped with radar U.S. forbids child labor in factories Orson Welles panics a nation with broadcast of “War of the
Worlds” Dr. R N Harger’s “drunkometer”, 1st breath test, introduced in
Indiana Margaret Hamilton’s costume (a.k.a Wicked Witch) catches
fire in filming “Wizard of Oz” Protective baseball helmets 1st worn by batters Yankees sweep Red Sox 10-0 and 5-4 in front of 83,533 at
Yankee Stadium Despite losing a double header, Yankees clinch pennant #10 1st black woman legislator, Crystal Bird Fauset of Philadelphia The Great New England Hurricane of 9/21/1938 with 183 mph
winds, killing 700 people
I wonder what the founders of MAIW were thinking for the future ofMAIW when they founded it in 1938. Did they even imagine the year2016? Suffolk, Middlesex and Norfolk Chapters were among the firstchapters formed with Greta Wray Burns as one of the first Presidents.
Do you ever imagine what MAIW will be like in 2094? 78 years fromnow?
I imagine that our success and our continued success comes down tothe basics of TEAMWORK, MENTORING and INSPIRING one another. Anorganization cannot thrive and grow successfully without teamwork.
I believe that those basics are what MAIW was founded on and that iswhat we need to continue to get us through the next 78 years andthrough our TEAMWORK, all I can say is, “We Got This”!
In Fellowship,Monique E. Duquette, CPIWVice President
PAGE 4 NEWS FROM MAIW
Marketing Committee Report
The new name badges ordered were sent to all theDirectors for distribution with invoices. Many have paidbut some have not so if you have not sent me your checkplease do so right away.
At the February Conference the business cards receivedfrom the MAIA Conference were distributed to all theappropriate Chapter Directors for follow up.
New MAIW pens are being ordered and will be at theMay Conference.
Happy SPRING!!!!!
In Fellowship,Donnie Hull – Chair, Marketing Committee
Project Invest Report
Dedham is still going strong. Recently, Finnian dePont of Affiliated FM wentDan Rouse’s class for a presentation. Finnian has a wonderful presentationincluding various types of disasters and how the Company responds to variousCAT claims in addition to regular claims. He explains how inspections aremade to help the insured improve various exposures to prevent losses.
Follow ups have been made to the various schools that were previouslyapproached to implement Project InVEST. We still have not had any responses.
As previously requested, should you know of a school and/or a contact personplease let me know immediately. If you know of a person that would beinterested, please contact me. My email address is [email protected]. Myphone number in Massachusetts is 781 329 6555 and my cell phone number is781 254 6555.
In fellowship,Carolyn A. Jenkins, AAI, CIC, CPIW – Chair, Project Invest
PAGE 5NEWS FROM MAIW
Berkshire Chapter
Look for news on our chapter in our next newsletter.
In Fellowship,Stacy Boivin and Shawna Lahey – Berkshire Chapter Co-Director
Bristol Chapter
Greetings from the Bristol Chapter!
We’ve been hard at work since my last report.
The Bristol chapter started 2016 reaching a major goal and milestone. Ourpublicity chair, Liliana Melo announced at our January meeting that ourchapter had reached 100 likes on Facebook by January 1st! Our Januarymeeting also included our annual pound and yard auction. Proceed fromthe event go towards our scholarship fund. I have to admit, our membersget more creative every year selecting their pound or yard gifts. This year,the notable auction item was a 1lb live lobster! Everyone after that seemeda little hesitant to stick their hand in a gift bag before looking. Our Poundand Yard Auction was a great success raising $692 this year. At the end ofJanuary, we tried our hand at a combination paint night/membership drivewhich Cathy from Paul Davis was kind enough to host for us. Attendancefrom members was low, most likely due to the fact that the event was heldin North Attleboro vs. Westport. So far, I haven’t seen any new members joinas a result but I think the few members who did attend had a lot of fun. Ican personally admit I won’t be quitting my day job to become an artistany time soon.
In February, we enjoyed a 2 CEU class present by Cathy DiPilato on Fire andSmoke damage.
In March, DeCotis Insurance spoke with us about Excess and Surplus linesInsurance. Elections for our officers were held and we are happy to reportthat Felicia Amaral and Sara Watkins will be Co-Director, Janet Ponte waselected as Assistant Director, Heather Heffernan will be our Treasurer, andDenise DeLeo and Megan Macbey will be Co-Secretaries. In addition, amotion was presented and approved to increase the number ofscholarships we award from two to three this fiscal year. We look forward toour May meeting where we will have the pleasure of awarding thesescholarships to three deserving graduating high school seniors.
The Bristol Chapter is welcoming spring with open arms as we continue tosupport our community and educate our members.
In Fellowship,Jocelyn Dewey, ACSR, AAI - Bristol Chapter Director
Bristol will be awarding twoto three Scholarships at their
May meeting
Chapter News
PAGE 6 NEWS FROM MAIW
Chapter News - Continued
Cape Cod has raisedfunds for the AmericanHeart Association andthe American Cancer
Society
Cape Cod ChapterJanuary Meeting was The Umbrella Policy/Personal & CommercialSeminar with Arlene Room. It was well attended and our thanksgo out to Arlene for coming.
We did not have a February meeting.
Our March meeting was our Annual Scholarship Fund Raiser, ThePound and Yard Auction. Although we were a smaller group thanusual, we still have a great time and raised $410.00.
April 12th we are honored to have Meredith Atwood and JohnBenchley of International Marine Underwriters (IMU) for aneducation program on Commercial Hull and Personal Yacht/Boat.We are very excited to have them coming. Meredith has beeninvolved and supportive of MAIW for many, many years and knowsher stuff!!!! As a matter of fact, Meredith asked that she be addedto all Chapter Meeting Notices so if you accommodate that shewould be thrilled:
Meredith Atwood, Regional PresidentInternational Marine Underwriters28 State Street, Suite 1801Boston, MA 02109tel: 617-725-6283 | fax: 617-725-6709 |[email protected]
Wishing everyone a wonderful Spring and look forward to seeingyou all in May!
In Fellowship,Donnie Hull - Cape Cod Chapter Director
Essex ChapterAfter the hectic holiday season, the Essex Chapter members reallyenjoyed the laid back night of fun at our January meeting, ahibachi night at Mikado’s Restaurant, (see pictures below). TheFebruary meeting was a joint meeting with the Middlesex Chapter.It was great to join our two chapters for the evening. We werealso very happy to have our MAIW President, Carol Closson, inattendance. Her enthusiasm as she spoke to the group was veryuplifting.
Come March, we learned about home inspections from JohnWard of Homestead Report. At the March meeting we also heldour elections for 2016 – 2017. Cyndi Mezoff was elected as ournext Director. For the Assistant Director, Becca Mezoff waselected. Estelle Jeter was elected as the new Secretary. Finally,Ingrid Brown was elected as our Treasurer for another year. Therewas also a fundraiser night (for the Ruth Roberts Scholarship Fund)at Bertucci’s that month.
In April, Donna Vallis will share information with us about The NorthShore Clothesline Project. This is a visual display of t-shirts done bywomen who have been victims of violence. Then, in May, we willbe having a 3 CEU Ethics class, taught by Glynnis Walbridge.
Everyone have a wonderful Spring!
Yours in Fellowship,Estelle Jeter and Andrea McInnis - Co-Directors, Essex Chapter
PAGE 7NEWS FROM MAIW
Middlesex Chapter
Greeting from the Middlesex Chapter
We held a CE Ethics class in April and made Easter Baskets for theHouse of Hope. Here are some pictures:
Chapter News - Continued
PAGE 8 NEWS FROM MAIW
Norfolk ChapterGreetings from the Norfolk Chapter,
Our chapter is busy getting ready to host the May Association Meeting.We look forward to seeing many of you there.
In March, Beatrice Grant did a presentation on the Basics of PublicSpeaking. In April, Dr. Karen Kolarik of of the Newton Center Chiropractic,educated us on “The Sitting Disease” – the impact sitting has on ourbodies and the changes we can make. And to end our year at our Maymeeting we will be installing the Norfolk Chapter officers, presenting ourBoss of the year award as well as our Barbara Dickson-Calos Scholarship.
In Fellowship,Adrianne Grover – Norfolk Chapter Director
Plymouth ChapterLook for news on our chapter in our next newsletter.
In FellowshipMonique Duquette, Plymouth Chapter Director
South Middlesex ChapterHi Y’all,Hope y’all have had a great winter. It was fairly mild and I’m thankful forthat.
In January we provided a 2 CE class on Personal & CommercialUmbrella’s and collected for for the Hudson Food Pantry.In February our meeting consisted of putting the final touches oncenterpieces and raffles and plans for our hosting the FebruaryAssociation Meeting “Summer in February.” We had a lot of fun andhope all the attendees did as well.
Now on to March, our meeting will again be a planning meeting for our5th Annual Fashion Show/Scholarship Fund Raiser. Lyn Evans will be theFashion Show Boutique, supplying great outfits for, work and play. Therewill also be many silent auction items and pot luck meals provided by thechapter. Hope you all made this great event, if not, try for next year’s.I also want to thank Carol Closson, Zee Noia and Heather Heffernan forletting me join them on their trip to the Vineyard. It was great meeting theladies there and exciting. Their interest in starting a Chapter there, andthinking about someday going there for a MAIW Association Meetingthere, just made the day.
In FellowshipArlene Room – Middlesex Chapter Director
Worcester ChapterHappy Spring from Worcester Chapter!!Look for news on our chapter in our next newsletter.
Chapter News - Continued
PAGE 9NEWS FROM MAIW
Our congratulations go out to:
Kelly Tauber-Lalli, past Norfolk Chapter Director. Kelly hasbeen named the 2016 Member of the Year!
Jocelyn Dewey, Bristol Chapter Director. Jocelyn has beenpromoted to the position of
AVP, Chief Operations Officerat Decotis Insurnace
To the 2016/2017 MAIW Officers:Zee Noia, CISR, AAI, CPIA – President
Monique Duquette, CPIW – President ElectAdrianne Grover, AAI, CIC, CISR, CPIW – Vice President
Liliana Mello – SecretaryHeather Heffernan – Treasurer
Carol M Closson, CISR – Immediate Past President
Congratulations!
PAGE 10 NEWS FROM MAIW
Upcoming EventsMay 13-15 – May Association Meeting hosted by the NorfolkChapter
In Memoriam
CondolencesRudy Macchi, a longtime member of the Essex Chapter, passed away onMonday, March 28th. Those desiring to, may wish to honor his memory bymaking a donation in his name to the Rotary Club of Gloucester.
Sean Curtis, brother of Cara Curtis, passed away on March 10th. You can sendcards to Cara at:
1050 Druid Avenue, Apt 304Charolottesville, VA 22902
Joe Wilbur, grandfather of Melissa Gilbody of the Bristol Chapter, passed awayon March 7th. You can send cards to Melissa at:
916 Rocky St.Taunton, MA
The grandmother of Adrianne Grover, Norfolk Chapter Director, passed away inFebruary. You can send cards to Adrianne at:
P. O. Box 1026Pittsfield, MA 01202
“Perhaps my timeseemed all too brief;
Don’t lengthen it nowwith undue grief.
Lift up your heart andshare with me;
God wanted me now.He set me free”
From a poem byShannon Lee Moseley
PAGE 11NEWS FROM MAIW
MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE WOMEN, INC.
May 13, 2016 MAIW Board Meeting
TO: MAIW OfficersChapter DirectorsChapter Assistant DirectorsAssociation Committee Chairmen and Members
FROM: Carol M. ClossonMAIW President
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The next Board Meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women, Inc., willbe held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood,MA.
THE MEETING WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7:00 PM. If you plan to pass out information,Please be early so as not to delay the start of the meeting. Reports should be submittedin duplicate - one for the Secretary and one for the President. Please e-mail your reportto President, Carol Closson [email protected] and Donnie [email protected] by Friday, May 6, 2016. Thank you Donnie for being actingSecretary for the May Meeting. Dress for this meeting will be business casual.
It will be assumed you will be attending the meeting and giving a report, unless youadvise me otherwise. If you will not be attending, please forward with copies to DonnieHull [email protected] who will read your report.
Please forward any motions or items you wish to have added to the agenda no laterthan Tuesday, May 3, 2016 to me with copies to Glynnis [email protected]
See you in Norwood!
www.MAIW.org
Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women, Inc.
May Association Meeting
MAY 13, 14 & 15, 2016
Hosted by:
The MAIW NORFOLK CHAPTER
Location:
Four Points by Sheraton Norwood
1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike (Route 1)
Norwood, MA 02062
MAIW Room Rate: Standard Queen: $120.00 / single occupancy, per night
King: $140.00 / single occupancy, per night
(Please mention the “MA Association of Insurance Women” rate
when you call: 781-769-7900)
Deadline for room reservations: April 15, 2016
** Community Support ** We will be collecting donations for “Blessing Bags for the Homeless”
throughout the weekend – please see the attached flyer for needed donations.
~ Thank you for your kindness and generosity ~
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY – MAY 13
th
You are cordially invited to join us for a Luncheon and Presentation with:
Kevin Patrick Beagan – Deputy Commissioner, Health Care Access Bureau,
Massachusetts Division of Insurance from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
(Immediately followed by a 3 CEU Flood Insurance Class – “Just the Facts”
with National Flood Services)
12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Luncheon & Presentation with Kevin P. Beagan, Deputy
Commissioner, Heath Care Access Bureau, MA Div. of Ins
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Seminar: Flood Insurance “Just the Facts” 3 CEU Class
Presented by: Paula M. Keith, CPIW | WYO Client
Relations Director - National Flood Services
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration
7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite Open
SATURDAY – MAY 14th
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. (subject to change) Directors/Assistant Directors Meeting
8:00 a.m. (subject to change) First Timer’s Meeting
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Seminar: “Essentials of Life Insurance” 2CE Class
Presented by: MAIW, Inc. (Credits will apply to your P&C
License; This is an Intro to Life Insurance course which
will benefit all in the insurance industry)
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Business Meeting
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon & Presentation with the Evans Family
* Awards Luncheon Keynote Presentation: The Evans Family (Shaun,
Nichole, Shamus & Simon) will present on their recent historic Run Across
America (“The Power to Push”) to promote inclusion and mobility for all!
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception / Cocktail hour
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner & Installation of Officers
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Entertainment (DJ/Dancing)
SUNDAY – MAY 15th
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
MAIW MAY 2016 ASSOCIATION MEETING
WEEKEND MENUS
FRIDAY LUNCHEON: Spectacular Luncheon Buffet - 2 hot entrée items; chef attended station; starch and vegetable; deli platter;
full salad bar including composed salads; soup and dessert -gluten and diary free items will be listed on
menu at beginning of buffet line
FRIDAY AFTERNOON BREAK: Freshly brewed coffee and tea, an assortment of juices and sodas; freshly baked cookies, cakes and
brownies; assorted whole fruits, variety of snack chips; pretzels, chips or vegetables with dip and an
assortment of candy.
SATURDAY BREAKFAST: Freshly brewed coffee and tea; an assortment of juices and sodas; freshly baked breads, croissants, bagels
and pastries; assorted sliced fruits and granola breakfast bars.
SATURDAY LUNCH: Spectacular Luncheon Buffet - 2 hot entrée items; chef attended station; starch and vegetable; deli platter;
full salad bar including composed salads; soup and dessert -gluten and diary free items will be listed on
menu at beginning of buffet line
SATURDAY BANQUET:
Reception: Displays of assorted international cheeses including: Port Salute, Bel Paese, Maytag Bleu and additional
selections. Served with an upscale cracker basket, chutneys, assorted nuts and seasonal domestic and exotic
fruits and a fresh garden vegetables with a bleu cheese dip
Dinner: Sliced Fresh Fruit Plate, Caesar Salad, Entrée of your choice, Chef’s selection of vegetables and starch,
freshly baked rolls, sweet cream butter, coffee, decaf coffee and herbal teas, and NY Style Cheesecake.
Entrée Options:
► Parmesan encrusted breast of chicken with fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic, artichokes, spinach and fresh
herbs finished with a white wine sauce
► Risotto with leeks, butternut squash, sage and braised lentils
SUNDAY BREAKFAST at Zachariah’s : Enjoy fresh eggs and made-to-order omelettes, Breakfast meats & potatoes, fresh baked breads and
pastries, French toast, pancakes and made-to-order Belgium waffles, fresh fruits and fruit juices, yogurts,
and gourmet coffees.
Please note any dietary restrictions on your registration form below.
Thank you.
MAIW MAY 2016 ASSOCIATION MEETING
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME:_________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER:______________________________________ NON-MEMBER: ________
EMAIL:___________________________________ PHONE: _____________________
Friday Luncheon w/ Deputy Commissioner Beagan Yes _____ No _____
Friday Seminar -3 CEU Flood Class Yes _____ No _____
Saturday Breakfast Yes _____ No _____
Saturday Seminar – 2 CEU Life Class Yes _____ No _____
Saturday Lunch Yes _____ No _____
Saturday Dinner Yes _____ No _____
Chicken _____ or Risotto _____
Sunday Breakfast Yes _____ No _____
Registration Fees:
Full Registration: $160.00 MAIW Members only/ $205 Non-Members
(save $15 over a-la-carte pricing)
A-la-carte pricing: Friday Luncheon & Seminar $50.00 MAIW Members / $60.00 Non-Members
Friday Seminar only $25.00 MAIW Members / $30.00 Non-Members
Friday Full Day (includes luncheon, seminar, Board meeting & hospitality)
$75.00 MAIW Members / $85.00 Non-Members
Saturday Seminar Only No Additional Cost Members / $20.00 Non-Members
Saturday Banquet Only $60 MAIW Members / $70 Non-Members
Saturday Full Day (includes breakfast, seminar, business meeting, awards luncheon, and banquet)
$80.00 MAIW Members / $110.00 Non-Members
Sunday Breakfast $20.00 MAIW Members / $25.00 Non-Members
Will this be your first Association Meeting? Yes _____ No _____
Are you a past MAIW President? Yes _____ No _____
Do you need a name tag? Yes _____ No _____
Do you have any dietary restrictions? Yes _____ No _____
If yes, please list _________________________________________________________
*** Deadline to register: May 3, 2016 – Please make your check payable to:
MAIW Norfolk Chapter & mail with your registration form to:
Beatrice Grant c/o Acadia Insurance Company
290 Donald Lynch Blvd, Suite 300 - Marlborough, MA 01752
Bless someone who could never repay you with the basic needs for hygiene, show
them there still are people who care.
MAIW – 2016 May Association Meeting
Order Form: CORSAGES
If you (or your chapter) would like to order corsages for the upcoming MAIW May Association Meeting
Banquet & Installation of Officers please contact Floral Scents in Canton at 781-821-5500. Please
reference “MAIW” when placing your order to guarantee our group rate. (Prices include delivery to the
event – your flowers will be available on Saturday May 14th prior to the cocktail hour)
Please note: You will also be able to select the ribbon color and color of any accent flower(s) for your
corsage(s) if applicable. The florist will assist you with that, and let your know your choices, when you
call to place your order.
(If you have any questions please contact: Kristin at [email protected] )
Deadline for ordering: Tuesday May 10, 2016
$23.00 Single Rose pin-on with Ribbon and Accent Flower
(Color of Rose – choice: Red, Pink, White, Yellow, Lavender, Orange)
$38.00 Standard Spray Rose pin-on with Ribbon and Accent Flower
(Spray Rose Color Choice: Red, Pink, White, Yellow, Lavender, Orange)
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$28.00 Daisy or Peruvian Lilies with Ribbon and Accent Flowers
(Color of flowers – choice: Purple, Pink, White, Yellow)
$43.00 Single Cymbidium Orchid
OR
$68.00 Two Cymbidium Mini Orchids
(Color choice: Green, Pink, White, Burgundy)
$48.00 Dendrobium Orchid pin-on corsage
(Color of Orchid – choice: Green, Pink, White, White/Pink)
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Massachusetts
March 2016
Massachusetts
GovernorCharlie Baker (R)
Lt. GovernorKarin Polito (R)
U.S. SenatorsElizabeth Warren (D)Edward Markey (D)
U.S. Representative in branch districtNiki Tsongas (D)
Commissioner of InsuranceDaniel Judson
Division of Insurancewww.mass.gov/doi/
Baker Celebrates Enactment of Opioid Law
Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with legislative and community leaders, health care providers, regulators, and former addicts, Gov. Charlie Baker (R) signed landmark legislation into law that imposes some of the strictest standards in the country for prescribing opioids. At the packed bill signing, Baker said, “Today, the Commonwealth stands in solidarity to fight the opioid and heroin epidemic that continues to plague our state and burden count-less families and individuals.” Baker credited legislators of both parties with putting partisan politics aside to work for the well-being of Massachusetts residents and their communities. It is estimated that four deaths occur each day in the Commonwealth because of drug overdoses.
Enactment of the bill caps off an effort that Baker cited as a priority during his first day in office. The new law includes many provisions that attempt to reach from the doctor’s office to the classroom in exerting greater controls over the prescribing of opioids and raising awareness of addiction issues. Among the provisions are ones to:
• Limit first-time prescriptions of opioids to a seven-day supply;
• Allow prescription refills for only a portion of the original prescription;
• Require health care providers to check the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) database before prescribing certain narcotics to individ-uals;
Massachusetts
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Workers compensation, wages, H1686 – Provides that if an employee returns to work after an injury and earns less than his/her pre-injury wage due to the injury, the prior Average Weekly Wage applies in any subsequent incapacity. Insurers must also pay attorneys’ fees to employee’s counsel of $700 plus all necessary expenses if they withdraw a complaint to reduce or discontinue a hearing within five days of the scheduled hearing. In the Labor Committee. https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/140270?general-CourtId=12
Workers compensation, third party recovery, H3457 – Relates to double recovery by injured workers in third party cases. In the Labor Committee. https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/142838?general-CourtId=12
• Impose continuing education requirements on prescribers;
• Create a voluntary non-opiate directive form and process;
• Require schools to develop policies and conduct voluntary screening of students for signs of addiction.
Bills Enacted Into LawOpioid abuse, Chapter 52 of the Acts of 2016 (H4056) – Gov. Baker signed this bill creating stan-dards for prescribing opioids and imposing require-ments on prescribers. https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2016/Chapter52
Bills of Interest
PAGE 16 NEWS FROM MAIW
MAIW Email Directory 2015-2016OFFICERSOFFICERS
President Acting SecretaryCarol Closson, CISR Donnie Hull, [email protected] [email protected]@live.com
President Elect TreasurerZee Noia [email protected]
Vice President Immediate Past PresidentMonique Duquette Kristin Camarra, JD, [email protected] [email protected]
DIRECTORSChapter – Meeting night in the month
Berkshire – 3rd Wednesday Middlesex – 1st MondayStacy Boivin Ramona [email protected] [email protected]
Shawna [email protected]
Bristol – 2nd Wednesday Norfolk – 2nd TuesdayJocelyn Dewey, ACSR, AAI Adrianne Grover, AAI, CIC, CISR, [email protected] [email protected]
Cape Cod – 2nd Tuesday Plymouth – 2nd WednesdayDonnie Hull, CPIW Monique Duquette, [email protected] [email protected]
Essex – 2nd Wednesday South Middlesex – 3rd TuesdayAndrea McInnis Arlene Room, AAI, LIA, CPIW, [email protected] [email protected]
Estelle [email protected]
WorcesterOPEN
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
Berkshire MiddlesexOPEN OPENl
Bristol NorfolkFelicia Amaral [email protected] [email protected]
Cape Cod PlymouthOPEN Laura Sewall, CIC, CISP
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Essex South MiddlesexKathryn Coggensahll JoAnn Anderson
WorcesterOPEN
PARLIAMENTARIAN KEY MEMBERGlynnis Walbridge, CPIW Kathryne [email protected] [email protected]
Donnie Hull, [email protected]
STANDING COMMITTEESBudget & Finance MembershipIngrid Brown, CIC, CISR, CPIW, DAE (5/2014) Adrianne M. Coe, AAI, CIC, CISR, [email protected] [email protected]
Estelle T. Jeter (5/2015) Lisa Rancourt, AAI, AIS, [email protected] [email protected]
Bylaws NominatingKathryne Beckwith, CPIW Kristin L Camarra, JD, [email protected] [email protected]
Anne Collins Project [email protected] Carolyn Jenkins, AAI, CIC, CPIW, DAE
Priscilla-Anne O’Neill Public [email protected] Beatrice Grant, CRIS, CPIW, Co Chair
Education Arlene Room, AAI, LIA, CPIW, DAEGlynnis Walbridge, CPIW Chairman [email protected]
[email protected] PublicationBeatrice Grant, CRIS, CPIW
Monique Duquette, CPIW [email protected]@rogersgray.com
Donnie Hull, CPIW, DAEEstelle T. Jeter [email protected]@gmail.com
Government Affairs PublicityJocelyn Dewey, ACSR< AAI, Chariman Janice [email protected] q [email protected]
Marketing SafetyDonnie Hull, CPIW, DAE Susan Gath Koerber, [email protected] [email protected]
Web SiteKelly Taber-Lalli
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Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women, Inc.75+ Years Strong
Mission Statement: Educate and Empower Insurance ProfessionalsThe mission of The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women(MAIW) is to provide quality professional and personal developmentthrough education, networking and community support.
The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women, Inc. (MAIW) wasfounded in 1938. MAIW, Inc. serves its members by providing professionaleducation, an environment in which to build business alliances, and theopportunity to make connections with people of differing career pathsand levels of experience in the insurance and risk management industry.MAIW is a not-for-profit association. Membership is open to all insuranceindustry professionals. Be sure to check our calendar for upcoming MAIWAssociation and local chapter meetings. Interested and prospectivemembers are encouraged to attend one of our nine chapter monthlydinner meetings to learn more about the people and opportunities youcan find through membership in MAIW.
To learn more, visit our website at www.maiw.org
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News From MAIWBeatrice M. GrantMAIW Publication Chair10 Briarwood LaneMarlborough, MA 01752
Since 1938
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