PRESIDENT
Paul Camacho

VICE PRESIDENT
Holly Barlow

PAST PRESIDENT
Paul Camacho

SECRETARY
Brian Foote

TREASURER
Danny Sommers

DIRECTORS
Ron Allen
Bryant Bourgeau
Michael Bussio
Darren Foote
Terry O'Connell
Marshall Smith
Brandon Thompson

Letter from the President

Dear Northern Nevada Association Members,

Summer has arrived with high temperatures and thunderstorms! Staying hydrated is important to your health as well as making sure you're not the lightning rod. So carry a couple of water bottles in your car and don't stand under a tree in an electrical storm! We had our annual membership drive in the form of a BBQ mixer at Rancho San Rafael Park. As you will recall, if you paid your membership dues, the Association provided the BBQ.

The June lunch presentation was by Jim McCurley of RGL Forensic Accountants on Employee Dishonesty and Fraud Investigation. Mr. McCurley shared his insights on fraud indicators and that checks and balances in any organization are worthwhile. Our sponsor was Almost Home Accommodations

The August lunch presentation was by Nevada Insurance Commissioner, Scott Kipper on fraud and regulations. Mr. Kipper shared his vision for the insurance industry in Nevada, stressing the important role of adjusters, and fielded questions. We hope to have Mr. Kipper return and address our Association again. Our sponsor was Guardian Environmental.

The date and time for our annual Bowling Tournament is:

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location: High Sierra Lanes 3390 South Virginia St., Reno Food, Drink, and Trophy sponsorships are available. We also need lots of Door Prizes.

This tournament is in honor of the memory of Marshall Newman who was highly involved in this Association. The theme this year is based on "The Simpsons". I hope to see some blue hair, spiked hair, no hair (Homer), so be creative.	Marshall at last year's Bowling Tournament.
Proceeds benefit CARE Chest and the Northern Nevada Claims Association, so...

Click here to sign up for bowling, become a sponsor, or donate a door prize. There are 24 lanes, so we need to fill them up!!!!!

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

Lunch & Learns

Mark your calendar for our October and November Lunch & Learn Presentations. The location will be announced soon. We keep outgrowing our accommodations, so if you know of a good meeting room that can handle up to 60 people, please let us know.

Cost: Members: $20, Non-members: $25

Sponsorships: ($150). Allows your company to put promotional items at each seat and make a 3-minute presentation at the beginning of the meeting. More details.

October Lunch & Learn

Thursday, October 8, 2009 • 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Topic: Worker's Compensation and Disability
Speaker: Donna Stewart, RWCS, Risk Services Consultant, Well Fargo Insurance Services
Sponsor. Ringler Associates

November Lunch & Learn

Thursday, November 12, 2009 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Location: TBA Topic: Xactimate Tips & Tricks Speaker: Paul Gardner of BELFOR Property Restoration, Certified Xactimate Trainer Sponsor: Intracorp

Get more details about Lunch & Learns or RSVP Online or by calling (775) 333-5967 to reserve your spot for an upcoming presentation.

More Classic Quotes from Actual Auto Claims

"The indirect cause of the accident was a little guy in a small car with a big mouth." "The telephone pole was approaching. I was attempting to swerve out of the way when I struck the front end." "The gentleman behind me struck me on the backside. He then went to rest in a bush with just his rear end showing."

"I had been learning to drive with power steering. I turned the wheel to what I thought was enough and found myself in a different direction going the opposite way."

"I was backing my car out of the driveway in the usual manner, when it was struck by the other car in the same place it had been struck several times before."

"When I saw I could not avoid a collision I stepped on the gas and crashed into the other car."