PRESIDENT
Paul Camacho

VICE PRESIDENT
Marshall Newman

PAST PRESIDENT
Marshall Newman

SECRETARY
Brian Foote

TREASURER
Holly Barlow

DIRECTORS
Michael B. Bussio
Darren Foote
Terry O'Connell

Letter from the President

	Dear Northern Nevada Association Members,   Fall is here, the shots of cold weather are telling us to be prepared as the seasons change and move toward winter. We are preparing for our first October Lunch & Learn. As I noted before, our goal is for this association to provide an opportunity to continue our education. The response at the time of this newsletter has been very positive.
Bring your ideas and suggestions so we can tailor our future speakers to meet all our needs and address the challenges ahead.

With  team names of "Up Your Alley",  "Mal-Adjusted Adjusters" as well as  references to Wranglers, Angels and Devils, how can you not have a successful Bowling Tournament (more pictures), with benefit to Care Chest!

Thanks to the Gold Sponsor - Belfor Property Restoration;  Silver Sponsor - First General Fire and Flood;  Trophy Sponsor - Marriott Execustay. Care Chest  as well as others provided raffle prizes and my apologies as I do not have enough room for all the recognition. 
 
"Up Your Alley 4", from First General Fire and Flood won for the second year in a row with a team score of 1408. "Belfor 3" from Belfor Property Restoration came in second place with a team score of 1387. Cleaning up the lanes was Belfor 7 with a score of 1023. I appreciate that my team was somewhere in the middle, only by pure luck. The best costumes was awarded to "Servicemaster Devils", running a close second was the Angels counterpart. I was told "Up your Alley 4" will be back next year to take top prize again, is that a challenge?
 
Thanks again to our dedicated board, who are doing an awesome job. Keep up to date with our web page, see you at the Lunch & Learn!

Paul R Camacho, ARM, RPA
Mission Adjusters
President, Northern Nevada Claims Association

Lunch & Learn

We have great speakers lined up for Lunch & Learns in October and November. Both take place on the third Thursday from 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Sun Room at The Brew House Pub and Grill - 6395 S. McCarran Blvd. (at Kietzke), Reno. We want to get in and out in an hour, so please be punctual. The board has decided to waive any non-member surcharges for these first two luncheons, so the cost is only $20 for anyone. Space is limited and both dates are filling up fast, so RSVP soon.

October 16, 2008 Topic: CYA: Cover Your Asbestos
Speaker: Noel Bonderson, Air Quality Supervisor of Permitting and Enforcement, Washoe County District Health Department, Air Quality Division
Get the facts about asbestos regulations and be better informed for your next claim.

November 20, 2008 Topic: Regional Disaster Preparedness
Speaker: Aaron Kenneston, Washoe County Emergency Manager
Understanding regional disaster plans could help adjusters involved with claims after a major event.

NNCA Membership Renewal

If you have not yet renewed your membership in the Northern Nevada Claims Association, you can now easily renew and pay online.

Ike's Economic Impact Could Total $16 Billion

With fishing boats lost, coastal tourist areas flattened, and many homes and businesses as far north as Kentucky still without power, it will take months to determine Hurricane Ike's financial losses.

Risk Management Assessment Inc., which quantifies risks for insurance companies, estimated Ike's impact between $6 billion and $16 billion in insured losses.

Read full story.

Classic Quotes from Actual Auto Claims

"The car in front hit the pedestrian but he got up so I hit him again"

"I pulled away from the side of the road, glanced at my mother-in-law and headed over the embankment."

"The other car collided with mine without giving warning of its intention."

"I knew the dog was possessive about the car but I would not have asked her to drive it if I had thought there was any risk."

"I collided with a stationary truck coming the other way"

"A truck backed through my windshield into my wife's face"

"A pedestrian hit me and went under my car"

"In an attempt to kill a fly, I drove into a telephone pole."

"I had been shopping for plants all day and was on my way home. As I reached an intersection a hedge sprang up obscuring my vision and I did not see the other car."

"I was on my way to the doctor with rear end trouble when my universal joint gave way causing me to have an accident."

"An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car and vanished."

"Windshield broken. Cause unknown. Probably Voodoo."