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Association News NetworkMid-Valley Claims
December 2015 Volume XXII • Number XIwww.MidValleyClaims.org
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VICE PRESIDENTSherry Wenograd
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Your 2015 Mid-Valley Claims Association Board of Directors2015 OFFICERS
SECRETARYGaye Bishop
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2015 BOARD MEMBERS
MVCA Rep to the Claims Conference of Northern CaliforniaDeeDee Hintze & Katie Howard
PRESIDENTStaci Moreno
Norman-Spencer Agency, Inc.(209) 946-6674
Bob BishopPrivate Investigator
Danielle DynesGlobal Hawk Insurance
Katie HowardSierra Env. Testing & Consulting, Inc.
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Mid-Valley Claims
December 2015Volume XXII • Number XI
A s s o c i a t i o nHappy Holidays!
Thank you again to Neil Callahan and Jeff Bean, with the Law Offices of Borton Petrini, for their presentation last month. They informed us on how to Avoid Costly Litigation Claims and discussed some examples of these litigation claims filed today. We also held our Board of Director elections at the November luncheon. Please join me in welcoming our 2016 Mid-Valley Claims Asso-ciation Officers and Board Members.
2016 Officers:President: Staci MorenoVice President: Sherry WenogradSecretary: Gaye Bishop
2016 Board of Directors:Marvin Wenograd, Bob Bishop, John Tucker, Katie Howard, Jackie Mezeul and Philip Mullen.
Please Note: We have a new venue for our holiday luncheon this year. It will be on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 11am-3pm at The Reserve at Spanos Park where our golf tournaments are held. The address is 6301 West Eight Mile Road, Stockton CA 95219. You can all look forward to a fabulous buffet lunch, to include Tri-Tip and Chicken Cordon Bleu. Members are free, since we want to say thank you to all of you for supporting MVCA. Non-members can join us at the regular price of $27.00.As always, our Claims Association strives to provide toys for those in need. For several years we have donated Toys-for-Tots, to the Marine Core families. This year, we plan to donate the toys to Haven of Peace. Please bring an unwrapped new toy for a boy or girl of any age and receive two (2) raffle tickets for each toy you bring. As many of you know, our own Beth Ossino, Claims Manager at Golden Bear Insurance, is an extremely active member of Haven of Peace, donating her time and love to this great community organization. She has done much to help make us aware of the work this wonderful non-profit does for the families of San Joaquin County in need of their services.
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2 - 2015 MVCA Officers & Board of Directors
3 - November 2015 MVCA President’s Message
4 - Neil Callahan on Avoiding Costly Litigation at November 20th MVCA
5 - Spirit of Giving at MVCA Holiday Luncheon
6 - MVCAAN Services Directory
7 - MVCA Upcoming Events - In Memoriam: Vincent Morales
8 - 2016 MVCA Membership Application
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POSITIONS AVAILABLECASUALTY ADJUSTERFreese & Gianelli is looking for a part-time Casualty Adjuster with Ca-sualty and Property experience. Service area throughout the Central Valley. Fax resumes to 209 527-8847.
CLAIMS INDUSTRY PLACEMENTSGary E. Mingus, GEM Search Group provides both Temporary, Temp to Hire and Direct Hire placements in the Insurance Industry also, placing Vendors related to the Insurance Industry. Call Gary Mingus 866-935-4426 or email to [email protected]. Serving the Insurance Industry since 1995.
Liability Claims SpecialistCSAC Excess Insurance Authority is looking for a qualified Liability Claims Specialist. Candidates must have at least two years of GL exp. Visit our website at www.csac-eia.org to apply.
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Avoiding Costly Litigation Explored at November MVCANeil Callahan, a partner at Borton Petrini, LLP’s Modesto office, was the featured guest speaker at the November 20, 2015 Mid-Valley Claims Association luncheon meeting.A specialist in civil litigation involving public entities, law enforcement and civil rights, Callahan has represented multiple public entities in California for over 14 years. Together with partner, Jeff Bean, he shared his insights on how to avoid the costs associated with excessive or unneces-sary litigation. “There is no guaranteed result in litigation,” he stated. Settling claims is the only guar-antee. “Settle early if you can,” he advised. Both Callahan and Bean spoke plainly about the realities of dealing with litigants; backed-up calendars in court rooms; and the uncertainty juries present. “Go to mediation if you can’t settle.” Steps should be taken long before there is any notion of litigation to avoid lawsuits. Having good contracts that limit your liabil-ity, and making sure you pay your premiums go a long way to avoiding costly litigation.
MVCA President, Staci Moreno, thanked guest speakers Jeff Bean, above left, and Neil Callahan, of the Borton Petrini, LLP Modesto office, for their interesting perspective on controlling litigation costs.
Congratulations to Pot of Gold Winners Lowell Cunningham & DeeDee Hintze
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Purchase your monthly lunch, and pay your annual membership dues online,
directly, at: www.MidValleyClaims.orgOr, for payment by cash or check at the door,
please make your reservations now with 2015 MVCA President Staci Moreno:
209-603-5006, or [email protected]
Choice of Luncheon Entree ServedFREE for ALL paid 2015 Members$28 for Non-Members or No Reservations
at
The Reserve at Spanos Park golf course Banquet Room facility
6301 W 8 Mile Rd, Stockton, CA 95219
Join MVCA This
Friday,December 11, 2015
for a very special
Holiday Luncheon
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. luncheon party
Plan now to attend a very special Holiday lun-cheon meeting of the Mid-Valley Claims Associa-tion Friday, December 11, 2015. The group is set to meet at the banquet facilities at The Reserve at Spanos Park - site of the annual MVCA Golf Touranment.
In addition to a fine and festive lunch, this will be a Toy Drive to benefit the Haven of Peace organization. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or book to contribute.
Please purchase your lunch online now so we have an accurate count, or contact MVCA President Staci Moreno to make reservations for payment by check or cash at the door: 209-603-5006.
Presenting...
Mid-Valley Claims Association
Holiday LuncheonCelebrating
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Mid-Valley Claims AssnNewsNet Services DirectoryCONTRACTORS-MICROBIAL REMEDIATION -continuedBELFOR USA - Grant Cody3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (209) 339-4301 • Fax (209) 339-4302Elk Grove, CA 95758 [email protected]. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Jason Kettlehut3278 Swetzer Road www.pwstephensinc.com • (916) 212-2962Loomis, CA 95650 [email protected] - FORENSICCOMPLERE ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. - Gene Wilkins, P.E.Fire C&O, Property Liability, Thermography, Structural, Combustion Safeguards4230 Kiernan Av., Suite 210 [email protected] • (209) 545-8165Modesto, CA 95356 www.complere.com • Fax (209) 545-8170ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING & CONSULTINGSIERRA ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING & CONSULTING, INC. - Chris Hintz P. O. Box 1563 www.SierraEnviro.com • (209) 366-3684Woodbridge, CA 95258 Fax (866-612-8294FIRE INVESTIGATORS FIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS - Ulises Castellon, CPCUThroughout California, (800) 726-5939 • Fax: (510) 649-3099Nevada, Arizona, Oregon & N. Dakota [email protected] REMOVALNATIONWIDE OVERSPRAY - Eric Gerencser Benicia, California www.overspray.net • (925) 408-5909Safe Overspray Removal [email protected] • (800) 345-1269 PROPERTY RESTORATION-CLOTHING SPECIALISTFRSTeam by CUSTOM COMMERCIAL - Jim Nicholas910 Striker Avenue, Suite E (800) 80-SMOKE • (916) 920-0482Sacramento, CA 95834 Fax (916) 920-0483PROPERTY RESTORATION/CONTENTSAMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf8440 Elder Creek Road [email protected] • (916) 388-2440Sacramento, CA 95828 Fax (916) 388-2445BELFOR USA - Grant Cody3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (209) 339-4301 • Fax (209) 339-4302Elk Grove, CA 95758 [email protected] RESTORATION SERVICES - Kevin Messer/Gaye Bishop1331 Granite Lane [email protected] • (209) 529-3110Modesto, CA 95351 Fax (209) 529-3187
CONTRACTORS - ASBESTOS/LEAD/MOLD REMEDIATIONAMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf8440 Elder Creek Road [email protected] • (916) 388-2440Sacramento, CA 95828 Fax (916) 388-2445BELFOR USA - Grant Cody3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (209) 339-4301 • Fax (209) 339-4302Elk Grove, CA 95758 [email protected] ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - John Moore & the JM TeamPO Box 2189 www.jmenvironmental.net • (916) 726-0304Granite Bay, CA 95746-2189 Fax (916) 726-0340P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Jason Kettlehut3278 Swetzer Road www.pwstephensinc.com • (916) 212-2962Loomis, CA 95650 [email protected] - ELECTRICALTUCKNOTT ELECTRIC CO. - Robert A. Tucknott, CFLCForensic Electrical Expert [email protected] • (925) 931-0800 www.Tucknott.com • Fax (925) 931-0817CONTRACTORS - GENERAL RESTORATIONBELFOR USA - Grant Cody3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (209) 339-4301 • Fax (209) 339-4302Elk Grove, CA 95758 [email protected] CONSTRUCTION4601 Spyres Way Suite 1 (209)491-2620Modesto, CA 95454 [email protected] • (209)581-0149K2GC GENERAL CONTRACTOR, INC. - Ken TurnageWe treat your home as if it were our own, www.K2GCinc.com • (925)754-5232and value your time as we do our own. K2GC@comcast .netCONTRACTORS-MICROBIAL REMEDIATIONAMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf8440 Elder Creek Road [email protected] • (916) 388-2440Sacramento, CA 95828 Fax (916) 388-2445
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MVCAFriday, December 11, 2015Holiday Luncheon partyat The Reserve at Spanos Park
Friday, January 15, 2016Luncheon Meeting
Friday, February 19, 2016Luncheon Meeting
Friday, March 18, 2016Luncheon Meeting
Friday, April 15, 2016Luncheon Meeting
Upcoming Events
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We plan to have an exciting luncheon for you, and we are hoping that some of you can share special Holiday stories with us, as in past years. Anyone who does provide us with a heart warming story for Christmas/Hanukkah will receive two (2) additional raffle tickets, as a thank you from the association.Our board of directors want to take this opportunity to let you know that we value you each and every one of you and wish you and your loved ones the Happiest of Holidays and a Healthy and Happy New Year.Sincerely,Your President,
Staci Moreno2015-’16 Mid-Valley Claims Association PresidentClaims AdjusterFrontier Adjusters(209) [email protected]
President’s Messagecontinued from page 3
Long time member of the claims industry, and the Mid-Valley Claims Association, Vincent Morales, of Stockton, passed away peacefully November 7, 2015. Born in San Antonio, Texas to Vicente and Maria Morales, Vince spent most of his life in Stockton, California. He married his wife of 31 years, Hope Castro, in June. 1985. They enjoyed a full and busy life with a blended family of 7 children.Vince is survived by Hope, his sons Randal (Randy), Robert (Robbie), Michael (Lori) Jamey, Alex Montoya (Lisa), Edith Montoya, and Anthony Montoya (Melissa). Vincent was the second oldest of 7 siblings. He is preceded in death by sisters Alicia Tener, Dena Gauuan and Paul Morales. He is survived by brothers John (Josie), Antonio (Doreen), and Joseph. Vincent leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
After graduating from Edison Senior High School and what was then known as Stock-ton Junior College, he apprenticed at Chase Chevrolet of Stockton. Vince specialized in body and fender work. He had the eye of an artist and the hand skills that could make the damaged side of a vehicle look like the op-posite side that was undamaged. While working at Chase, he was elevated to various positions of responsibility and ulti-mately moved to the front office. He excelled at being an estimator/spokesman of the dealer-ship's body shop. Vince was a people person and, along with his work knowledge, he captured a number of vehicle repair jobs previously going to other shops. He worked at Chase for 30 years before he founded Central California Appraisal Service in 1973. So successful was the business that Vince retired in 2002 after bringing his sons
In Memoriam
Vincent Morales Jan. 25, 1935 - Nov. 7, 2015
Randy, Robert, Michael and Jamey, into the business under his guidance and training. Vincent was at times in his life an artist, a teacher at the community college, business-man, and a community voice of reason. He enjoyed playing golf, rooting for the 49er's and the Giants. He couldn't get enough of Mexican music (Boleros, Mariachi) and the man could dance until forever!The family wishes to thank the staff at the Hospice of San Joaquin and the doctors and nurses at the San Joaquin County Hospital for their compassionate care and professionalism.A viewing was held Thursday, November 19th from 2:00pm -6:00 pm at the DeYoung Funeral Chapel, 601 N. California St. A Rosary was conducted the same day from 6:00 pm. Funeral Services were held Friday, November 20th,, 10:00 am, at the Cathedral of Annunciation, 425 W. Magnolia.* originally run in the Stockton Record
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