ARTICLE FROM EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS

ARTICLE FROM
EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS
January 15, 2010
“Dear Protective Associates,
In response to the horrific conditions caused by
the recent earthquake in Haiti, the Protective
Life Foundation is making a $15,000 gift in
support of the relief efforts being orchestrated
by the American Red Cross. Our contribution
will be sent to the International Response Fund
for the specific purpose of aiding those so
terribly traumatized by this natural disaster.”
Kate Cotton
Protective Life Foundation
Employees respond to Protective’s gift to the
relief efforts for Haiti
“Thank you…my prayers have been answered.”
Bridgit Davis-Young
“Thank you for this initiative. I know that all of the
employees here are proud to have this contribution come
from the Foundation.”
Tommy Angelillo
“Thanks for what the Foundation does and for the difference
it makes.”
Starr Gill
“Wow! That’s a generous donation! Thank you for sharing
the information with me. I’m proud to work for a company
with such a giving heart.”
Keri Till
“I think it is great that Protective is doing the Red Cross
donation.”
“WOW! I’m so happy… THANK YOU so much.”
Angelia Taylor
Sallie Bryant
“I’m sure many of us were pleased to hear our company
would be sending a contribution to the Red Cross
concerning the Haiti disaster. We are all are all having
economic times right now, but that’s nothing compared to
the suffering there. Thank you for being a company
that reflects the right values.”
“Thank you!!! I have watched some of the news coverage, and it breaks
my heart.”
David Loper
“Speaking of the right thing to do…!!!”
Ellen Michael
Bonnie Priebe
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2010 PROTECTIVE LIFE IT
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
BENEFITING FIRST LIGHT AND
THE FIREHOUSE SHELTER
“We would like to thank all of our sponsors
for the second annual Protective Life IT
Charity Golf Tournament which was held on
Thursday, April 29, at Eagle Point Golf Club.
We had beautiful weather this year with
Tournament Registration
Station
136 golfers. We raised a total of $7,737.04.
This total will be matched by The
Protective Foundation for a grand
total of $15,474.08 to be distributed
evenly to First Light Women’s Shelter
and the Firehouse Shelter for Men.”
Wayne Hall, Mark Cyphert
Leigh Bern
Tommy Duncan
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(L to R) Jeff Ball and Mark Cyphert present
a check in the amount of $7,737 to
Ruth Crosby, Executive Director of
First Light.
The Winning Team (L to R) Cory Clark, Amanda Stevens,
Robert Robinson, Mark Culp, Chris Bergen, Sidney Douglas
Steve Freeman,
Executive Director of
The Firehouse Shelter,
receives a donation of
$7,737 from Mark Cyphert.
Amy McCoy, Shannon Scott
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PROTECTIVE HOSTS THE 5TH ANNUAL
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
D.I.V.A.S!* LUNCHEON
*Developing Initiatives and Values Among Sisters
D.I.V.A.S! Steering Committee (L to R) Leslie Wampol of Alabama Power Company, Yolanda
Sullivan of Vulcan Materials, Kate Cotton of Protective Life Corporation, Ann Haas of Arlington
Partners, Denise Canfield of Regions Financial Corporation, Lessie Brady of First Commercial Bank,
Eleanor Griffin of Southern Progress Corporation, Carla Roberson of Alabama Power Company,
Shirley Fagan of O’Neal Steel, Hailey Hutchinson of the United Way of Central Alabama
Alie B. Gorrie
Terri Sewell, Samuetta Nesbitt
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(L to R) Caroline Bolvig, Hailey
Hutchinson, Betts Drennen
Protective’s “D.I.V.A.S!” Front Row (L to R) Lisa Ramsay, Leigh Bern,
Barbara Aland, Kate Darden, Kathy Britton Back Row (L to R) Eva Robertson,
Rita Fulton, Wendy Evesque, Teresa Pearce, Laura Goeb, Lynn Williams,
Emily Amberson, Tashea Stanley, Kate Cotton
Dudley Reynolds
Kate Friedman Lourie,
Cathy Friedman
Protective’s “D.I.V.A.S!” Front Row (L to R) Jen Sovero, Kate Cotton,
Stella Swetnick, Teresa Pearce, Lori Oswald, Rachel Goodson, Laura Dudley
Back Row (L to R) Lisa Ramsay, Amy McCoy, Tashea Stanley, Rita Fulton,
Eva Robertson, Barbara Aland, Leigh Bern, Michele Pawlik, Judy Herron,
Karen Kelly, Leisa Daniell
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“STRENGTH IN NUMBERS”
Protective’s 2010 – 2011 United Way Campaign
Employee Goal - $450,000
Amount Pledged - $453,548
Protective’s United Way campaign
began with a wonderful kick-off party
and United Way agency fair. Johnny
Johns, Protective’s Chairman, President
& CEO, spoke about the critical role that
United Way serves in our community,
and employees had the opportunity to
visit with representatives from 20
United Way agencies.
Johnny Johns offers comments about the United Way.
Stephen Heacock, Scott Adams
(L to R) Lance Black, Stephane Goyer,
Anil Manji
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Melanie McNary, Brandi Hill
Kate Watson, United Way’s Liaison for Protective
Steven Denny, Phil Passafiume
American Cancer Society display
Staff from Big Brothers Big Sisters
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United Way Meetings
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UNITED WAY
MEETINGS
Kristi Breaux, Terri Milstead
Katherine Tierney
Rally Speaker
Hatton Smith, Johnny Johns
Robert Beeman
Rally Speaker
(L to R) Mike Bell, Kala O’Brien, Lance Black
(L to R) Betts Drennen, Caroline Bolvig,
Kate Watson, Johnny Johns
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Melanie McNary
Rally Speaker
WINNERS OF DRAWINGS
AT THE UNITED WAY RALLIES
(L to R) Adelle Gilbert, Dana Flenor, Shonda Walter,
Donna Ray, Vera Williams
(L to R) Rhonda Hester, Kim Perry, Phillip Earle,
Dimerous Hatcher, Holly Brown
(L to R) Sandra Crawford, Tamika Ashley, Dawn Hart,
Diane Vandergriff, Voncile Washington
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THE INTERNAL AUDIT TEAM PREPARES AND SERVES LUNCH
AT FIRST LIGHT, A SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Front Row (L to R) Stephanie Nation, Jennifer Martin,
Lorine Kallaher, Tonya Sparks, Kristie Pritchett
Back Row (L to R) Derry Herring, Patrick Flynn, Michael Wade,
Heather Smitherman, Stanton Kelley, David Hall
Patrick Flynn
Derry Herring
Lorine Kallaher
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United Way Meetings
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PROTECTIVE’S COMPANY-WIDE HOLIDAY INITIATIVE
In December, eleven of Protective’s
OFFICE
offices throughout the country joined
SELECTED NONPROFIT(S)
hands in support of the Company’s
Christmas ingathering, “Opening
Bannockburn, IL Angel Tree in support of students
in the Chicago Public School
System who are in temporary
living situations
Hearts, Sharing Joy.” Each office
chose to support at least one local
nonprofit through the collection of
food, critically-needed items and
Birmingham, AL
monetary contributions.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
Oak Mountain Missions Ministries
Birmingham, AL
Brentwood, TN
Salvation Army Angel Tree
Calabasas, CA
West Valley Food Pantry
Cincinnati, OH
Holly Hill Children’s Services
Elgin, IL
Toys for Paws
Toys for Tots
Winter coat drive
Bobbie Headley
adds to the growing
collection of toys
and clothing.
Kansas City, KS
Harvesters
SafeHome
Minnetonka, MN The Humane Society of Minnesota
The Listening House
Susan Parker
donates clothing.
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Omaha, NE
Omaha Food Bank
Richmond, VA
William Byrd Community House
St. Louis, MO
St. Martha’s Hall