Archive for December, 2009
Record Number turn out for Region 3 Quarterly Meeting at Cove Lake State Park……….
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 | TAUD, Where we will be | No Comments
(Jacksboro, Tn.) The final quarterly meeting for TAUD’s Region 3 was held on December 17th at the Cove Lake State Park Pavilion and Conference Center. Jimmy Langley, Region 3 Leader and General Manager of Luttrell, Blaine & Corryton (LBC) Utility District had encouraged Utility Districts to attended the Christmas themed gathering. Langley was in for a real surprise as was Harold Corum of McGill Associates who helps put the programs together for the East Tennessee area TAUD Members. Corum had ask all Associate Members to bring door prizes valued at over 50 dollars or more and they did not disappoint.
Two 8ft tables were filled with great gifts as the crowed continued to grow. Jimmy Langley indicated that we usually have around 35 to 40 during the year per meeting, but on this date, a grand total of 92 Members and Associate Members were packed inside the Conference Center. As true to form, Jimmy and Harold had put together a great program and it started with Jimmy Langley explaining the reason you see xmas used to describe Christmas. Next, Steve Chappell of Central Services Association (CSA) gave attendees a report on the increase in energy from our neighbors in the electric utility business. Then a power point presentation was presented by Gary McGill of McGill Associates. Titled, THE BIG BEAR ON THE HORIZION, Gary has been given the Members of TAUD the inside information on how the cost of electricity is going to impact the water utility districts. Roger Booher of TAUD gave members a report on the upcoming training opportunities, and John Hall of TAUD gave attendees a report on upcoming events that TAUD Members will want to attend. Dan Martin of TAUD gave wastewater operators an update and report on changes that have been put in place since the last legislative session.
Kirk Smith of Next Generation Underwriters informed Members about the opportunities coming up to receive free Safety Training at Region Meetings 2 and 10. These sessions have been approved for CE Credit and will last around 3 hours. The sessions will be held after the regular Region meetings are concluded.
Attendees then heard reports from ETDD and TN811. TDEC also had representatives on hand to answer questions about water quality and safety.
After the door prizes were drawn, Members and Associates enjoyed another great meal from Vanessa of Classy Threads and Catering. The lunch and program was sponsored by McGill Associates. We want to thank Gary McGill, Harold Corum and Jimmy Langley for another great Region 3 Meeting.
Kirk Smith
Account Executive
Next Generation Underwriters
615.822.5454
ksmith@nguins.com
New Market Utility District joins the Tennessee Risk Management Trust
Monday, December 14th, 2009 | Insurance Topics, TAUD | No Comments
We would like to welcome Troy Roach and New Market Utility District to the Tennessee Risk Management Trust. Located off of Hwy. 11E on the Southeastern side of Jefferson County, New Market Utility Districts serves over 1600 water customers system wide. Roach who serves as General Manager expressed interest in the Tennessee Risk Management Trust program after attending a Region 2 quarterly meeting held in Knoxville earlier in the year. During that scheduled meeting, Jason Baggett, Safety Coordinator for the Tennessee Risk Management Trust and Kirk Smith of Next Generation Underwriters gave the attendees a power point presentation and marketing information about the Trust programs of Insurance and Benefits of Membership.
Troy Roach stated, we needed to reevaluated our safety program and it looks like we can really benefit from this opportunity. Roach indicated that the coverage’s exceeded his current program and felt the need to make a change. With a renewal date approaching, Next Generation Underwriters provided a competitive proposal and Troy Roach presented it to his Board of Commissioners. After reviewing our current policy, and the lack of service we were receiving, Roach recommended that the District make the change. We are extremely pleased to align ourselves with an Associate Member of TAUD. It means a lot to us for those companies who support TAUD’s efforts in providing much needed funding for our programs. We look forward to working with Next Generation Underwriters and the Tennessee Risk Management Trust.
Kirk Smith
Account Executive
Next Generation Underwriters
615.822.5454
ksmith@nguins.com