PCAHU needs you!

As we approach the end of our year, I want to thank everyone who has helped PCAHU in 2011-12. It takes a lot of volunteers to put on our monthly lunch meetings with CEs and I really appreciate everyone!

We are looking for committee members to help with Ways & Means and Education & Programs. These two committees are the heart and soul of PCAHU. Ways & Means ensures that we have the money to bring you great events and information. Education & Programs finds the speakers and CEs that help you stay current in our ever-changing industry. Many hands make light work -- and we need your hands!

If you are interested in being on either committee, please drop me a line.

See you soon,

Beverly Kingsley, PCAHU President

P.S. We are currently accepting applications for Expo Venders for our June 2012 Membership Appreciation meeting. Carriers, banks, printers, gift basket companies, accountants, HR services, jewelry, nothing is off limits. Share with people you know that might benefit from this opportunity. Click here for the sponsorship form.

Welcome to 2011-12 PCAHU New Members!

PCAHU Members in the Spotlight

Congratulations, Sue Eusepi! Sue recruited 2 new members before December 31 and won a $100 VISA gift card in the PCAHU Membership Contest.

Way to go, 2011 LPRT Qualifiers! PCAHU is well-represented in this prestigious group. Hope to see your name here for 2012.

> Steve Israel
> Keith Jordano
> Beverly Kingsley
> Vicky Major-Bell
> Brittany Tallon

Beverly Kingsley also earned the 2011 Triple Crown for contributing to HUPAC, recruiting at least 2 new members, and sending at least 3 Operation Shout messages to our federal and state legislators. Wow!

Brittany Tallon was nominated to be a candidate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man & Woman of the Year campaign. To support Brittany, visit http://pbf.mwoy.llsevent.org/BTALLON. Great job!

FAHU April Membership Promotion

Recruit 1 new member before April 30, 2012 and earn a free trip to Cancun, Mexico! The trip for two adults and two children includes 5 days and 4 nights at your choice of two hotels. The retail value is $839. Each trip requires a reservation fee of $59 per family.

Qualification rules:
> Every member who recruits a new member between April 1 and April 30, 2012 will receive this trip
> New members are people who have never been members of FAHU OR have not been members since April 1, 2010

Notes:
> Not responsible for airline tickets or any other kind of transportation or expense associated with it.
> Does not cover incidental expenses such as phone calls, taxes, food and beverages, and/or any other personal expense or purchase. Mexican daily government taxes will apply.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 18: 3 hour Senior Suitability CE, 8:30am - 12 at Plastridge office in Boca Raton. Registration full.

Wednesday, May 2: Lunch meeting with Disability Insurance CE, 11:30 - 2pm at Palm Beach Airport Hilton. Click to register.

Wednesday, May 9: 3 hour Senior Suitability CE, 8:30am - 12 at The Atrium in Boca Raton. Click to register.

Wednesday, June 6: Member Appreciation lunch meeting with Sponsor Ally, 11:30 - 2pm at Palm Beach Airport Hilton. For more information about sponsoring, contact Beverly Kingsley.

Get involved with PCAHU!

We are now accepting nominations for the 2012/2013 PCAHU Board. Several board positions are slated to serve their 2^nd year of a 2 year term, but there are many opportunities for you to get involved.

We have openings for an Awards Chair and Committee, Media Chair, Historian (take photos of events), Programs Chair and Committee, Ways & Means Chair and Committee just to name a few. Remember, many hands make light work and with everyone’s cooperation we are moving in the right direction to make PCAHU one of the BEST!

If you have a few hours a month you can spare, and would like to become more involved in the workings of PCAHU, or would like to nominate someone, please send a nomination to pcahu@pcahu.org.

All nominations must be received no later than May 9^th.

Support the FAHU Political Action Fund

We've all seen how important participating in the political process is over the last few years. We can't stop supporting our candidates and talking about our issues now! Contribute to the FAHU PAF to be sure that your voice is heard in Tallahassee and Washington, DC.

Download the contribution form.

YAHU Golf Tournament at NAHU National Convention in Las Vegas

Planning to attend the NAHU National Convention in Las Vegas in June? Well, if you are, be sure to include the YAHU Golf Tournament in your plans. Foursomes are just $160 and proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Las Vegas. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Download registration form.

Questions? Contact Ross Honig or Ashley Wynkoop.

Support Place of Hope when you do your spring cleaning!

Place of Hope is looking for clothing, household goods, and other donations to get their new Thrift Store going. These items will also be used by children who age out of foster care and move into their own homes. Check your closets, cabinets, and garages and see what a difference your cast-offs cane make!

We'll bring everything we collect at the May meeting to Place of Hope.

In addition, here is a wish list for specific NEW items in great need:    

Silverware- (the kind that doesn’t rust)
Sandals - Size 9, 10, 11- 2 pairs each
Food items
Blankets & Pillows
Flip flops, men sizes 10-11
Toothpaste, Body Wash, Shaving supplies
Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant (Secret/Dove)
Drinking glasses (plastic)
Gallon & Sandwich zip lock bags
White t shirts size xl
Mens boxers size L and xl
Mens Belts
Wash cloths
Paper goods (paper towels, tp, napkins, paper plates, cups)
Children’s chewable (gummies) Vitamins
6 New comfy pillows (maybe with protective covers)
Gift cards for fun nights (i.e. Chick-Fil-A, Cobb Theatre...)
Donated meals (break for parents & frees up money in our budget to take them on fun dinner dates)
6 white & 6 blue twin sheets
Extra blue & white pillowcases
Large plastic mixing bowls.  
Neutral kitchen towels and washcloths 
Deep fryer 

Place of Hope provides family-style foster care, outreach, intervention, and other services to children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect throughout our region. For more information, visit www.placeofhope.com.

Express Lane check-in at meetings

To keep things moving smoothly at meetings, there are two check-in lines: one for credit cards and an Express Lane checks and cash.

If you have any suggestions for process improvements or ways to make PCAHU more valuable to you, please let Beverly Kingsley, president, or another Board member know.