PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER SOCIAL EVENTS

Every so often, the Chapter endeavors to organize a social event whereby the members can gather in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy each others company, plus have some fun to boot.  The last full fledged social event took place in the summer of 1996 and was a picnic type family gathering with members of the Greater Valley Forge Chapter.  Although lightly attended, everyone had a great time.  We had a series of what was billed as "mini olympic type games" which really consisted of horseshoes, checkers, chess, card games, dodgeball, etc., with a trophy going to the winning Chapter.  The Greater Valley Forge Chapter won the 1996 event but never gave us a chance to recapture the trophy in 1997.  Finally, on June 16, 2000 at the Scholarship Golf Benefit outing, Chapter President Pete Palestina insisted that Greater Valley Forge President Jack Kelly take the trophy to the outing where a winner would be determined for the rights to continue holding the trophy.  Unfortunately, we lost again.  See photos below for the details.

On May 26, 1999 we had a Golf Outing Social with the Greater Valley Forge Chapter at Eagle Lodge.  This first  annual event established a continuing scholorship program in memory of Ernie Gaugler, CPCU and Bob A. Hedges, CPCU for the benefit of undergraduate insurance students at Temple University.  This event is scheduled to take place each year thereafter.  The contact person at the Greater Valley Forge Chapter is Don Martin, CPCU 610-692-0223.  Philadelphia Chapter members may contact Bill Mayo, CPCU 856-489-7038. Photos of the event can be viewed by going to the sidebar link.  The 2001 outing is scheduled for a date to be determined in May or June, 2001 at the Bala Golf Club in Bala Cynwyd, PA.  Click or on the sidebar to get information on the upcoming outing and make reservations.

We are always looking for Socials to plan for each Chapter year which begins July 1st and ends June 30th.  If you are interested inserving on this committee or have any ideas for a viable social, please contact the committee Chairperson Art Hanebury, CPCU at 609-767-5200 x510 or e-mail him by clicking on the linkmailto:ahanebury@aol.com

The Chapter's Membership Committee planned and held our first Mix & Mingle event with the Casualty Underwriters Club of Philadelphia on April 26, 2000.

Members Jeff Irvan and John Meyer were a twosome representing Philadelphia Chapter at the May 26, 1999 Golf Scholorship outing.

At the Summer of 1996 Social, Philadelphia Chapter representative Karen Willimann, CPCU presents the trophy to winning Greater Valley Forge Chapter President Linda Mendenhall, CPCU as MVP Bob Lickfeld looks on with his daughter.

Some of the members led by Al Federico (right) and Art Hanebury (left)did the Philly version of the Macarena at the Social of 1996 .

  At the August 1996 picnic social, Pete Palestina tries to explain to Rina Williams, who lost the card cutting contest, that there are at least 44 cards that could have beaten a 3.

Jessica Hanebury shows dad Art Hanebury a trick or two with the deck at the 1996 picnic.  Art had a little difficulty as he wasn't used to playing with a full deck.

Chapter members enjoyed a joint outing with the Brandywine Chapter at the Blue Rocks baseball game in Wilmington Delaware.