We have posted our annual list of meetings
and events for the year 2006. Please take
a look at the website and mark your calendars
now for I Day and the Golf Tournament.
2006 is upon us so don’t forget
to renew your IBA West membership. Your
membership in this organization has never
been as valuable to your business as it
is today!!
It is with great sadness that IBA San
Diego announce the passing of two individuals
this year:
John Teague started Teague Insurance in
La Mesa back in 1954. He passed away in
Jaunary .
Richard Blum with Blum and Clark Accountancy
Group and a continued member of IBA San
Diego. He passed away in February.
They will be missed!
Every year, IBA San Diego gives recognition
to five members through nominations or
presentation of the awards listed below.
If you know a member of our association
who should be considered for one of these
awards, please share that information
with the Nominating Committee. You may
contact Lori Fentress at the association
office at 619-741-3795, or email her at
lori@ibasandiego.com. All names should
be submitted for consideration by April
18, 2006. Criteria for each award is listed
below to assist you.
THE ANDREW H EKERN AWARD: This award
was established in 1965 when a local independent
insurance agent, Andrew H. Ekern, became
concerned about citizen apathy and its
direct influence on the rapid increase
in crime in this nation. The Stamp OUt
Crime Crusade resulting from his efforts
has spread to many California communities,
to neighboring states, and to cities across
the U.S.
Nominations for this award should be
someone who not only has served his fellow
insurance professionals well, but someone
who has given back his time and efforts
to the betterment of the community.
INSURANCE AGENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: This
award is presented to an agent member
of IBA San Diego for their years of service,
dedication and commitment to the association,
the insurance industry and their fellow
insurance brokers and agents of San DIego.
INSURANCE COMPANY PROFESSIONAL OF THE
YEAR AWARD: The Insurance Company Professional
of the Year Award is presented annually
at IDAY to an insurance company person,
recognizing his or her outstanding contributions
to the insurance industry and the American
Agency System over a period of years.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD: The
associate Member of the Year Award is
presented annually at IDAY to the Associate
member of IBA San Diego who has made exemplary
contribution of time, talent and money
to the association, usually over a period
of years.
INSURANCE WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD: The
Insurance Women of the Year Award is presented
annually at IDAY by the San Diego Insurance
Women organization based on their own
criteria. Contact SDIW for more information.
