Nathan Snow is the Business Development Manager with MasterCare Solutions, one of the nation’s largest Long Term Care Agencies.  He also is a Principal at Clear Edge Consulting, specializing in product development, marketing and enrollment methodology for the insurance industry.  He previously was VP of Voluntary Sales and Marketing for Regence Life and Sr. Account Exec –Voluntary Benefit Large Case Specialist at Unum.

Nathan is a Member and Leader at Sunset Presbyterian Church and fundraiser and supporter of JDRF.  He is also an avid golfer and car enthusiast.  Nathan and his wife, Jenn, have one daughter, Rylie.

Our NAHU Regional VP Marsha Tellesbo is offering two $500 scholarships and complimentary registration for the upcoming NAHU Convention taking place at the Wynn in Las Vegas from June 24th through the 27th.

To apply please submit a short response (2-3 paragraphs) explaining:
1.) Why you should be awarded the scholarship? (How you have been an active NAHU member who has demonstrated a desire to further the growth, influence and purpose of your local or state chapter, and the mission of NAHU in general)
2.)  What you hope to contribute to your local chapter? (How your attendance at this event will contribute to your development as a future chapter leader, and the betterment of NAHU)

Please note:

To apply you cannot be a current OAHU, WVAHU, or PAHU board member or have attended Regional Convention before.

Also, the conference scholarship shall be used only for transportation and/or hotel room charges, as registration to the event will be complimentary.

Please check out the below link containing the event agenda before applying:

http://www.nahu.org/meetings/annual/2012/index.cfm

‘Hope springs eternal’, while that mantra may motivate the boys of summer a different
motivation is driving your Portland Association of Health Underwriters (PAHU). This time
of year is consumed with activities and efforts designed to deliver value to you our member.

The Spring Forum committee is busy putting the finishing touches on what is sure to be an
enlightening day of C.E. We have already been approved for 6 hours of continuing education
credit. This year the event moves to its new location, the Embassy Suites at the airport.
Whether or not you need C.E., you will leave this event with a better understanding of the
issues facing our industry. Also at this meeting, members will be swearing in your 2012-
2013 board members. The contribution from agents will be greatly expanded on this board
with agents/consultants making up half the voting board positions.

Another ‘value’ PAHU is delivering in 2012 are free C.E. webinars. In March Tim
Thompson presented an ethics credit and we are close to announcing our next webinar event.
Please check our website at www.pahuonline.org frequently for more details.

For those interested in a closer look at Health Underwriters please feel free to join the Oregon
contingent at the National Convention being held this year at the beautiful Wynn Hotel and
Casino in fabulous Las Vegas. You can find details at www.nahu.org. You can be sure that
what happens in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas. PAHU will gather the knowledge gained and
use it to improve our association.

Speaking of improvement; we are proud to announce that NAHU has recognized PAHU with
their “Silver Seal” award for 2012-2013. This award is given to high functioning local
associations who meet specific performance goals. The Silver Seal award is earned by only
the top 25% of all local associations!

Personally, I would like you to know that your membership matters! It’s thru your support
that we maintain influence in Salem. It’s that same support that has guided legislation in
Washington D.C. Think about where we were March 24th, 2010 and where we are today.
Although the fight is far from over, one cannot deny that our association is a powerful
lobbying body both here in Oregon and nationally. When you participate in Health
Underwriter events, whether on a local, state or national level, you make an impact. When
you choose to be a member you choose to have your voice heard. To that I say hooray!

Mike Welch
PAHU President

Link to the PDF of this letter here.   Presidential Minute 4-11-2012

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Warmest regards;

Tim C. Rasch

Health & Life Agent

ELLIOTT, POWELL, BADEN & BAKER, INC.

trasch@epbb.com

PAHU Leg. Chair

Link to the Document is below.

Agent Mgmt Program – draft

Lisa Lettenmaier spent 13+ years as a Senior Accountant for Property Management and Real Estate Development firms prior to owning and operating Health Source NW since October 2004.

Health Source NW is an independent brokerage agency focusing on personal lines insurance such as health, life, dental, disability and LTC.  Lisa’s specialty is navigating the complexities of health and Medicare for individuals, families and small business owners.

Lisa has become an advocate of the Insurance Industry, specifically Health Insurance over the past few years.  With every opportunity afforded her, either face to face with a client, meeting with her state and local representatives or testifying before committees in Salem, Lisa takes the time to discuss the issues of health care and health reform both at a local and national level and encourages people to ask questions and debate the issues. She also is actively involved in NAIFA (Nat’l. Ass’n. of Insurance & Financial Advisors) and WIFS (Women in Insurance and Financial Services).

Lisa’s biggest joys are her husband Kim and their daughter Rebecca.  Lisa and her husband have coached her daughter’s soccer team for the last (4) years…a true Soccer Mom.   As of 2011, the family adopted an Appaloosa named Molly so her daughter could become active in 4-H, so now Lisa is a “Horse Mom” too!

Click here to see the Album on Facebook

Hello PAHU Universe,

Just a quick note to say thank you to all the hard working volunteers that turned out for PAHU’s February 23rd Oregon Food Bank event. I have been fielding non-stop calls from Chef Boyardee scouts since we undoubtedly set a record for the fastest pasta processing this side of the Mississippi. PAHU volunteers joined with other community groups to pack 9,555 pounds of pasta which will provide 7350 meals for people in need. If you couldn’t make it, please make sure to check out the pictures because everyone looked beautiful in their hairnets! The search is now on for PAHU’s next volunteer event, so please email me at colganl@odscompanies.com if you have a special charity that you would like PAHU volunteers to support.

I am looking forward to hearing from you, and excited to schedule our next great adventure!

Sincerely,

Leigh Colgan
PAHU Awards Chairk

Providence Health Plan, Portland

Stephanie Sherman has been with Providence Health Plan for 7 years and is the Small Group Account Manager for Portland/SW Washington. She has a degree in Respiratory therapy and worked for several years in disease management, home health and medical marketing.  She lives in Portland and has 2 children and 2 dogs.

PAHU Ethics Webinar

Join us for a Webinar on March 21

PAHU invites you to attend an Ethics Webinar titled “Ethics:  Foundation, Formation and Today” with Guest Presenter, Tim Johnson.  1 hour of Ethics CE has been applied for.  This CE is available to you at no charge as a PAHU member or guest and is sponsored by:  CIGNA, Regence, Kaiser Permanente and LifeWise.

Title:
PAHU Ethics Webinar
Date:
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/667503391