General Agents and Managers Group Gains Charter
The General Agents and Managers Association GAMA has been chartered in Northeast Louisiana to promote professionalism in the life insurance industry. Its 23 members include general agents and managers with Loyd Campbell as president J David Wright as vice president and Brooks Dawkins as secretary treasurer. Board members are Sal Varisco Wade Kennedy and Ron Powell. Meetings are monthly at Embers Restaurant and applications are being accepted for prospective members who must belong to the National Association of Life Underwriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Louisiana General Agents and Managers Association
Sal Varisco
CLA
R. B.scarborough
Wade Kennedy
Loyd Campbell
Brooks Dawkins
David Wright
Ron Owe
General Agents and Managers Association
GAMA
Louisiana
J. David Wright
CLU
R. B. Scarborough
Ron Powell
National Association of Life Underwriters
Better Treatment For Stroke Victims
Advances in stroke care allow physicians to identify stroke type and damaged brain cells. Immediate treatment and retraining enable about three quarters of survivors to regain most lost abilities through modern rehabilitation.
Louisiana House Committee backs 12 percent retired teacher pay rise
The House Retirement Committee approved bill HB702 offering up to 12 percent base pay increases for retired teachers with an optional 3 percent cost of living boost, contingent on the Teachers Retirement System Board. Critics say HB1230 would raise yearly COLA and may strain the fund, while supporters argue long term benefits favor HB702 for older retirees.
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A. House
Board of Trustees
Shady Wall
West Monroe
Wall
Robert May
Louisiana ‘Teachers Retirement System
School board member resigns to join state education panel
Mrs. Mari Snellings tendered her resignation from Ouachita Parish School Board to board president J.T. Tee, effective July, to assist in selecting candidates for federal funds. The vacancy's fill remains unclear as legal changes and timing complicate the process, with discussions on retirement and teacher salary policy under HB702 and HB1230 ongoing. The Retirement Committee will vote on HB1230 next week.
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Ouachita
Pat ‘School Board
Marisse Snellings
J.T. Tee
Snellings
Atty
Johnny Carl
Parkerson
State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Lee
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana seeks federal funds to four-lane highways
Louisiana lawmakers push for immediate four-laning of La. 1 and La. 15 and seek federal highway funds. Senators Brown Williamson Randolph urge action to guarantee 70 percent federal support while others oppose delaying the project and call for swift four-laning amid the recession. Louisiana’s congressional delegation is pressed to secure funding and resolve eligibility for the north south expressway.
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Louisiana
Brown
Don ‘Williamson
Alexandria
Ned Randolph
Williamson
Rayville
Ferriday
Baton Rouge
New Oil
Sens
Charles Brulah
J.C. “Sonbert
Sicily
Island
Lantz
Womack
Winnsboro
Lawrence Gibbs
Monroe
Louise Johnson
Bernice
John Ensminger
Lamkin
Francis Thompson
Delhi
Shady
Wall
Washington
Shreveport
Gibbs
Laning
Ensminger
La. 15
Gilbert
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Gerg
Ares
Bee Owl
Bank Americard
Diners Club
Carte Blanche
Americen
Eastgate
DeSiard
News-Star Capital Bureau
North
Northwest
Central
Lafayette
Thompson
Mary’s
Menree
Merorlinex
Ccan
Guarantes
Abe
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