March 2009 Newsletter - Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba

 $39,000.00 RAISED FOR
CANCER CARE MB ...... 1
M ARCH
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2009
 NEW ENHANCED
IDENTIFICATION CARDS......2
 DALE REMPEL NOMINATED
TO IBAC EXECUTIVE.....2
Rempel
Report
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$39,000.00 raised for
Cancer Care Manitoba!
Morris, MB- The lobby of the Southern
MB Convention Centre and Morris
Arena was filled to capacity throughout
the evening of February 7, 2009, with
people eager to support an event that
raised funds for Cancer Care MB.
In August of 2008 the Pembina Valley
Twisters Junior Hockey Club Executive
had an idea to hold an event in support
of their President, Dale Rempel, who
was recently diagnosed with cancer.
They brought it to the players who
jumped on the idea of having a “head
shaving” event. The idea grew and
along with numerous volunteers, local
community members came out and
gave back to an organization that
supports families throughout Manitoba
affected by cancer.
A special part of the event was a regular
season hockey game featuring the
Twisters wearing Cancer Care MB
commemorative jerseys, donated by
Morris Build All. Attendees could
purchase tickets to win the jerseys
which were autographed following the
game.
A Pork-on-a-Bun Barbeque was held
prior to the hockey game. People could
also browse the numerous prize draw
tables and encourage those who raised
pledges to shave their heads . The
hairdressers from Colors Salon
estimated they shaved 70 heads, with
over 40 participants having collected
pledges towards the event. Among
those experiencing a head shave or “leg
wax” were four of our staff members
and we have photos to prove it!
Rempel Insurance staff also volunteered
to help with the event and specifically
assisted with the rainbow auction and
silent auction. Beginning with donations
from contacts of the hockey club, the
support quickly expanded to include
support within the insurance industry
and community members. Items for the
fundraiser flooded in. Many Insurance
Companies, Rempel Insurance clients
and suppliers, local businesses, friends
and family throughout Southern MB
donated cash or items towards the
auctions for the event.
Dave Schioler, CEO of the Insurance
Brokers of MB Association (IBAM) and
his wife Sharon, along with Membership
Services Coordinator Tammy Shpak and
Ron Kaposy, were in attendance for the
evening. IBAM’s participation also
included the donation of a 42”
Panasonic television to the auction.
Dan Hiebert from Red River Valley
Mutual Ins. Company was also there to
present a cheque for $1,000.00 to Dale for
Cancer Care MB.
It was great to also have the support of
many insurance brokers and companies
from around the province show their
support by attending this fun event. Brokers
were in attendance from Winnipeg, St.
Claude, Portage La Prairie and Winkler.
The Pembina Valley Twisters had an initial
goal to raise $25,000 and by the end of the
evening over $39,000 was raised. The
overwhelming support is much appreciated
by those who have definitely helped to make
a difference; so that one day we will have a
cure.
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Dale Rempel nominated
to IBAC Executive
DALE REMPEL, P.AG., CIP, CAIB – PRESIDENT
Dale has a degree in Agricultural
Economics (U.of M.), and the
Canadian Insurance Professional
designation. He is a Past President
of the Insurance Brokers Association
of Manitoba and recently has been
elected as Vice President of the
Insurance Brokers Association of
Canada. Dale manages the entire
organization and specializes in sales
of commercial and trucking accounts.
As elected at the Annual General Meeting of the
Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) on
Thursday, September 18th, 2008 in Halifax, Nova
Scotia: Dale Rempel (of Morris, MB) has been
appointed to the Board of Directors of IBAC as 2nd
Vice President, and will also be serving as the
Professional Development and Technology
Committee Chairperson.
IBAC, through it’s 11 provincial and regional
members, represents the interest of over 32,000
Property & Casualty insurance brokers across
Canada. Dale certainly has the requisite skills and
experience to advance the cause and interests of
brokers across Canada. We are confident that Dale
will serve with vigour and distinction – as he always
does. (Courtesy of Tara Chammartin)
New Enhanced
Identification Card...
The Manitoba Enhanced Identification Card is a photo
identification card that can be used instead of a passport
to meet new entry requirements for travelling to the U.S.
(by land and water only). This new voluntary card was
created to make it easier to cross the U.S. border by land
or water. It contains some of the same information as
your current driver's licence, with additional features
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The Guide offers more detailed
information about how to apply, the documents you’ll be required to
show and the consents you’ll be required to give. If you decide the card is
right for you, go to any Autopac agent or Manitoba Public Insurance
service location to start the process by booking an in-person application
interview.
Who is eligible?
You must be a Canadian citizen aged 16 or over and residing in Manitoba.
citizenship information;
a Machine Readable Zone, similar to a passport, that
can be scanned at the customs inspection booth;
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a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip for
faster processing at the U.S. border.
The card can only be used for land and water bordercrossings, and only into the U.S. It cannot be used for air
travel or to enter other countries.
If you’re thinking about applying for an EIC, the first
thing you should do is read the Applicant’s Guide, to help
you decide whether the card is right for you. Use the
online version or get a printed copy at any Autopac
agent or Manitoba Public Insurance service location.
Rempel Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Box 520 - 112 Main Street
Morris, MB R0G 1K0
Ph: 204-746-2320
Fax: 204-746-6246
You are not eligible if:
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there are outstanding criminal charges against you for an
indictable offence in Canada;
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you are forbidden to leave Canada based on conditions imposed by a
Canadian court or a parole board in Canada or by law; or you are
currently subject to a sentence of imprisonment in Canada.
Visit their website at www.mpi.mb.ca
www.rempelinsurance.com
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