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2023-07-14 Meeting notes
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CIECA 500 Westover Dr #11617; Sanford, NC 27330
Date
Jul 14, 2023
ANTITRUST STATEMENT
As participants in this meeting, we need to be mindful of the constraints of antitrust laws. There shall be no discussions of agreements or concerted actions that may restrain competition. This prohibition includes the exchange of information concerning individual prices, rates, coverages, market practices, claims settlement practices, or any other competitive aspect of an individual company’s operation. Each participant is obligated to speak up immediately for the purpose of preventing any discussion falling outside these bounds.
Agenda
Financials - Jun 2023
2022 Financial Review Audit – Planning & Preparation
Surplus Optimization Strategy – Update
Insurance Review Update
Meeting Minutes
Financials
June 2023 financials are in very good shape. Revenue is well above budget and expenses are in line with budget.
We are continuing to grow our surplus in line the objective of 2X annual operating budget.
Annual Financial Review
The 2022 financial review cost $7,000 compared to a budget of $4,500. This was due to changes in banking, the subscription mgmt system and some poor accounting procedures on the part of our primary accounting firm. (Note that accountant is no longer working for the firm and our new accountant is doing a very nice job.)
The committee agreed that it makes sense to continue working with our current auditors to conduct the 2022 audit.
Paul will work with VonLehman to get the process started.
Surplus Optimization
Paul shared an update on the movement of cash into CD’s
We discussed moving to 12 month CD to lock in good rates
We will continue purchasing at least two more CD’s at $50,000 each
Liability Insurance
Due to the fact that CIECA hosts CONNEX there is a liability exposure in the event someone should be injured, etc.
The current agency, Gaddis Agency, has been non-responsive to Paul’s requests for an insurance review.
Paul will identify a new agency and move forward with a GL policy with at least 1M in limits.
Action items
Decisions
- Retain VonLehman to conduct the 2022 financial review
- Continue investing in CD’s per the plan
- Secure a GL policy with a new agency
Participants
@Paul Barry @Ashley.Denison @Brady Bonner @Phil Martinez Jeff Dietrich
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