Thanksgiving Holiday Update: From Matt and Mike

Good morning everyone. Mike and I are extremely thankful for everything you do for D&D and we want to wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.

If you are traveling this week, please be careful, as the weather is difficult throughout California.

We will be closing down our offices today for the Thanksgiving Holiday at 3pm and will be reopening on Monday Dec. 2. Thank you.

Enjoy your time off and see you in December!

D&D Project: Holiday Boutique 2019

It is that time of year again. The D&D Project will be doing their annual Holiday Boutique in the main kitchen. With the holidays approaching and as you are bringing in your decorations, if you have anything that is new or gently used please donate for the Boutique.

The proceeds will benefit the Washington Union High School. Last year we were able to do 20 ($25) Gift cards from Target to the school.

As you are bringing out your Holiday items, if you have anything you may not use, please donate. We also always look forward for the delicious treats that are donated as well.

Thanks so much and feel free to contact any of the D&D members listed in the flyer above for questions!

Tips on the road: Thanksgiving Weekend

Thank you to Curt Zimmerman for providing us with this information on when to get on the road for Thanksgiving, according to Google Maps data.

Please click here to view the full article, and keep these tips in mind while driving throughout the weekend. Stay safe out there!

Poinsettia’s from Duarte Nursery

Just a friendly reminder if anyone else is interested in ordering poinsettia’s, Curt Zimmerman will be placing the order tomorrow. Please let him know if you would like to place an order!

Curt Zimmerman: [email protected]

Monday Motivation: November 25, 2019

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal—a commitment to excellence—that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”

-Mario Andretti

D&D Fresno Office: Casual Days!

If you would like to participate for Casual Day or Days next week, please see any D&D Committee Member for your ticket. Thank you!

D&D Christmas Luncheon!

When: December 20, 2019

Where: Sunnyside Golf Course: 5704 E. Butler Ave Fresno, CA

Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm

Luncheon Choices: roasted pork loin, cranberry chutney, wild rice and broccoli OR chicken piccata, lemon butter white wine caper sauce, rice pilaf and asparagus

Please email Julie (Fresno receptionist) ([email protected]) and let her know whether or not you will be attending and your luncheon choice, no later than November 20th. 

Thank you

Insurance Associates of Fresno: Giving Back – November 21st Meeting

See the flyer above and read below for IAOF next Meeting and Cereal Collection.

For the Fresno office if you are unable to attend but would like to donate cereal boxes, please give to Kim Combs or Darlene Ayala. For the Clovis office, Traci Burdett is down the block at Sierra Specialty and will be more than happy to make a pick-up if you are unable to attend, but would like to donate.

Again, thank you for the support.

Employee Benefits Department: UPDATE

Good afternoon,

Please read the attached announcement below from Matt DeFendis regarding changes to our Employee Benefits Department.

As you may or may not have heard, Debbie Pittman, our current manager in Employee Benefits, will be relocating to Phoenix at year end.  Fortunately, she will be staying with the company and work from Phoenix in a sales and service role.  Debbie has been a strong leader of our Benefits team and a strong voice on our Management team over the last six years.

 As a result of Debbie’s move, we have asked Sandy Rogers to assume the day to day management of the department and she has accepted.  Sandy has been with D&D for 20 years and has been instrumental to the overall growth of the Benefits Department.  Sandy will be working closely with Debbie and Chris Peters during the transition.  As a result of this change, we anticipate reassigning some accounts within the department.  Sandy and Debbie will be reaching out to the producers to discuss changes within the department.

Chris Peters will remain as Sales Manager and we ask that all new business opportunities be discussed with Chris before being assigned within the department.  Your patience and understanding during this transition is greatly appreciated.

We wish to thank Debbie for the years of leadership she has provided to our Benefits Department and have complete confidence in Sandy’s experience and abilities to assume her new leadership position.

Matt DeFendis

Tickets: JoJo Siwa

There are 2 tickets and a parking pass available for purchase to JoJo Siwa at the Save Mart Center on March 24th

The tickets are $74.50 each and the parking pass is $15.00.  Please reply to Tara Beach by the end of the day TODAY if interested. 

A drawing will be held in the morning.  PAYMENT WILL BE DUE WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF DRAWING.

Tara Beach: [email protected]