Integrity, Honesty, Commitment and Service
These are just a few qualities that can be used to describe
NAIFA members and how they run their business. NAIFA members believe that what
they do really does make a difference in the lives of their clients and our
society as well. If you are reading this you know what I mean and you live by
them. You also make the commitment via your dues to promote these values within
our profession as well as with our legislators. For this I commend you and
thank you! This is a great organization and will continue to thrive, but only
with your continued support and recruitment of new members as well as keeping
the members we have. Together we can make great things happen.
Our winter Board Meeting took place December 9 in Dupont to
conduct Association business and build stronger relationships. Mel Sorensen,
our Lobbyist presented the latest information on the Healthcare Act and some
things to look out for down the road. You will get timely information regarding
topics of concern, possibly needing your attention and action. Our special
guest was Jill Judd, newly elected NAIFA Trustee from California. She is
assigned to our state and made a presentation from the National Board as well
as giving valued input. Your Board is made up of officers, vice presidents,
committee chairs and local association presidents, all volunteers – all
committed to preserving our great profession. I believe we are called to this
profession. I believe that any agent or representative that does what we do
just for the money will not last, or at least not very happily. We are rewarded
with the satisfaction of truly helping our clients to be in a better financial
position after working with us and knowing they are prepared when tragedy or
retirement happens.
I ask you to consider how you might get more involved in
NAIFA or how NAIFA might be more involved in you. If you have served in your
local association or are serving now, thank you. If you are not serving please
step forward or make a call to one of your board members to see how you may be
involved, or call me and I’ll get you connected. Consider contributing to
IFAPAC or increase your contribution level. Consider serving on a state
committee or running for a state position. We will become stronger as our
membership grows and the number of volunteers grows. We need each other. And
from the other perspective please let the leaders of your local and state know
of concerns you may have and of successes you have. How may we help you to become more
successful?
Finally, I am going to quote a friend of mine and our current state
National Committeeman Al Zalewski on the subject of membership, “each one bring
one.” Invite a friend or co-worker of
our business to a meeting or just join NAIFA and show their professionalism by
being a dues paying member of their professional association.
Thank you for your time.
Kevin
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