1999 2nd from right Roy Reinard, III recipient of the 1999 Franklin Award seated with Jo Battisti (R), wife Gail, guest speaker Insurance Commissioner Diane Koken and Chapter Pres. Sandra Loebs (R). The Award ceremony was March 30, 1999 On January 21, 1999, attendees of the CPCU Breakfast Meeting had the pleasure of hearing Mr. John P. Creveling of Career Resources Management in Philadelphia discuss change and career management On March 12, 1999 the New Designee class of 1998 dinner social was hosted by class reps (L to R) Lilly Cowen, Kristen McCuen, Mary Ann Ryan and Tina McGarrigle 1999 Eric A. Wiening, CPCU, spoke at the April meeting on Ethics. He is A.V.P. and Ethics Counsel, for AICPCU, Insurance Institutes and Insurance Institute for Applied Ethics. New 1999-2000 Officers and Directors are sworn in by National Director Don Dudey at the June 17, 1999 meeting. President Sandra Loebs, CPCU passes the gavel to incomung President Pete Palestina, CPCU. 1999 Insurance company leaders offered their perspectives on trends affecting the industry at the   September meeting. (L to R) Robert Olsman, Pres. & CEO, Reliance Ins.Co.; John Smithson, Chairman & CEO, PMA Ins.; Seth Freudberg, President & CEO, United National Ins.; and Howard Stevens, Pres., Penn Mutual Insurance. Philadelphia Chapter President Pete Palestina, CPCU  (left) met with Valley Forge Chapter President Jack Kelly, CPCU during the Society convention in Boston to discuss ways in which the sister Chapters could operate more efficiently. Agency/Brokerage leaders gave their perspective of the industry at the October meeting:L-R)Robert Amoroso,Pres.Marsh USA; William Kanehann, COO, Mello-Clair Odell; John Cantrill, Pres. Cantrill,Clark & Hays; Al Federico, Pres. Federico Assoc. 2000 Tony Sgobbo and Art Hanebury were among the first to purchase Chapter coffee mugs introduced at our Jan. 20, 2000 meeting.  The mugs contain the Chapter and Society logos and went for sale at $5 each with the proceed going to our Scholarship Fund. March was Ethics Awareness Month and chapter President Pete Palestina spoke of ethics of CPCUs at rhe March 23, 2000 Franklin Award ceremony. Jo Battisti talks about the Franklin Award just prior to presenting it to Robert Seltzer.  For additional pictures and stories on the Franklin Award go to the Franklin Award section by clicking herefranklin.htm 2000 Former Eagles quarterback and ESPN broadcast journalist Ron Jaworski spoke at the March 23rd Franklin Award ceremony. Ron Jaworski autograph and best wishes to Philadelphia Chapter CPCUs appears on this program brochure. Philadelphia Mayor John Street signed and issued this tribute to the Philadelphia Chapter presented at the Franklin Award ceremony. 2000 The Chapter's Membership Committee organized a Mix & Mingle on April 26th with the Casualty Underwriters Club of Philadelphia, offering opportunities to encourage prospective members to find out more about both organizations.  It was such a success that it may be continued as an annual event. The Chapter introduced its first fashion line with the official Philly Chapter mugs in February. The hats were introduced in April (white) and May (tan). They are sold at meetings at $10 for the hats and $5 for the mugs. Proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund. Proudly wearing their Philadelphia Chapter CPCU hats Chapter members volunteered their time to help out at the May 6, 2000 Philadelphia Special Olympics.Chapter President Pete Palestina congratulates Chapter Good Works Chairperson Cynthia Gantz on a job well done. For additional photos on the Olympics go to the Good Works section by clicking on good.htm 2000 At the May meeting Chapter President Pete Palestina introduced the new chapter tan style hat as he prepares to introduce guest speaker CPCU Society President Marsha Egan. An amused CPCU Society President Marsha Egan was presented with a Chapter hat and a mug by Chapter President Pete Palestina at the May meeting where Marsha was the guest speaker. Kicking off the Society's Anti-Fraud Campaign, Chapter President Pete Palestina spoke on the subject at the May 9th meeting of the Police Chiefs Association of Bucks County, PA where 32 Municipal Chiefs of Police were on hand to hear the presentation. 2000 At the June 15, 2000 Business meeting Pete Palestina presented the first award of scholarships to 3 recipients.   Here Jessica O'Rourke accepts her grant.  Recipient Jessica Hanebury is in background. Chapter President Pete Palestina presented the President's award for the Chapter Member of the Year to Rick Lee, Chapter Treasurer.