Hello fellow participants in “cause” of NAIFA! We are in the
last quarter of our fiscal year now and with that winding down one
“administration” and gearing up for another! Lots happening in my last 3 months
as your servant leader! Along with a tremendous Convention Host Committee
(NAIFA Tri-Cities), I have been preparing, what I believe to be the most
powerful, relevant and fun State Convention in recent history…possibly EVER!
Our lineup of speakers is unmatched and it will be warm & sunny!! I’ve
already pre-arranged that one with Craig Forman, so if for any reason it’s
not…you can blame him! I, for one, will not even bring a rain jacket!
Last month WE participated in a tremendous battle over a
State government’s insatiable appetite for our tax dollars with a proposed and
unprecedented B&O tax increase of 271% against the agent/producer
community! Alongside of WAHU, PIA, the big I, through a coordinated and well
responded to effort of e-mails, faxes and phone calls coupled with testimonies
given before the House Finance Committee, WE made a difference, our VOICE was
heard. Yes I said voice not voices! They heard a singular message with a
singular voice and it made a difference! We must now stand at the ready during
the “special session”…which happens after every regular session…which to me,
makes it NOT SO SPECIAL! They may try to sneak this back into some other piece
of legislation, so Mel Sorenson is on the lookout for us. If he gives us the
word again, we will need to show them we meant NO the first time and it’s still
a big, fat, stinking NO! Nuff said, stay vigilant, stay strong!
Lastly, we have about 6 weeks left and we are down on our
membership! If you believe in NAIFA and the cause of NAIFA (Guarding Family
Security), then prove it! Sponsor one new member by June 15th!! Most
every local and certainly the State Association would earn the coveted Jack E.
Bobo award EVERY year if we could only meet our membership goals! Help your
Local to earn that prestigious honor and be recognized at the National
Convention in San Antonio, Texas!
I look forward to seeing you all May 15-17th! Be
ready…it’s gunna ROCY YOUR WORLD!!
Jeff Kyle, LUTCF, LTCP, LILI Graduate
2011-2013 NAIFA Washington State President
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