March Calendar 2020

Please take a look at the updated March 2020 Calendar. Thank you!

D&D Fresno Office: Valentine’s Day Bake Sale

Just a reminder that the Valentine’s Day Bake Sale is this Friday! Baked items, gift baskets, or decorative items are always acceptable.

If you’re able to bring items to the office on Thursday, that would be great for the committee. Any questions? Feel free to contact the D&D Project Committee Members. Thanks for spreading the love!

D&D Office Reminder: Baby Shower for Katie Beyerle and Little Asher

Join us to celebrate Katie’s Baby Shower on Tuesday, February 18th at 5:00pm in the main kitchen. Details are below:

  • Katie and her husband Taylor are having a baby boy named Asher
  • Their nursery theme is soft greys with pops of darker blues
  • Bring a pack of diapers for a chance to win a prize!

If you are able to come to the party, please RSVP to Dia Mathews,CLCS by Friday, February 14th, and if you have any questions please email [email protected] for more info on Katie’s registry!

Thank you!

Modesto Office: Retirement and Promotions News

Congratulations to Ginger Cope who is retiring. Her last day of work will be February 28th. We all wish her well in her much deserved retirement.

We are pleased to tell you that Kara Hippert is being promoted to a full CSR position and will be taking over Ginger’s book of business.  The transition will take place over the remainder of this month.   Effective 2/4/2019 she will be taking over the portion of Ginger’s book that belongs to Eldon Easterday.  Then on 2/19/2020 after Amber Easterday is back, she will be taking over Sandy Sanders’ book of business.  At that time servicing the Hanover HERS Service Center accounts will be moved from Kara to the Fresno office. Ann and Mary will be working closely with Kara on a daily basis to train her in her new duties.

Kara will try and finish up any work that she currently has in process for the CSRs today and first thing tomorrow morning. The rest of her activities will be returned to each CSR tomorrow.  She has been a big help to all of us and I know we will miss her assistance as an assistant CSR.

Kara’ duties will still include relieving GG for her lunch hour and taking mail to the post office at 4:15pm. However, we will all have to take a turn on a rotating basis to relieve GG for AM and PM breaks and also when GG calls in sick or is on vacation.  I’ll have a weekly schedule for breaks made up and sent to you in the next couple of days.

Should you have any questions regarding these changes let Ann or Mary know.

Thanks so much and congratulations to Ginger and Kara!

Personal Lines: Department Update

We are pleased to announce that Theresa Avila is transitioning into a management position overseeing our Personal Lines Department.  Theresa has been with us for more than seven years working exclusively in Personal Lines as an Account Manager and has done an outstanding job.  There will be some reorganization to the unit over the next few months so please expect additional information as changes are made.  Nora will be working closely with Theresa through this transition, so please let her know if you have any questions.

Thank you so much, and congrats to Theresa!

Insurance Associates of Fresno: Not So Auction Auction Thursday, February 20th

Here’s a note from Darlene Ayala, CISR Assistant to Ronald E. Lamm in regards to this auction.

The Insurance Associates of Fresno will be holding their annual Not So Auction Auction this month. It is a fun event with proceeds going to the Scholarship Fund that is given in May. Please see the attached flyer below and if you are interested in attending please RSVP to Kim Combs who is here in our Fresno office.

Also, we are always looking for donations for this event. Last year I believe we had 49 items auctioned off. If you would like to donate an item or basket that is valued at  least $25 please see me. The higher the value, the more we auction it off for. We have had several of our employees kids win a scholarship the past few years.

Thank you and I hope you can make time in your busy schedule to attend…

Darlene Ayala, CISR
Assistant to Ronald E. Lamm

60th Anniversary Note from Matt & Mike DeFendis

Good morning All. Even though Mike and I are depressed with the 49er loss yesterday, this is a Big Week for D&D.

On Wednesday February 5, D&D celebrates it 60th year in business. We will be doing a number of things throughout 2020 to recognize our 60th Anniversary through our client communication and social media. Hope you all have a great week and as always thank you for everything you do for D&D. It remains critical to our overall success and longevity.

Thank you all again.