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Best Places to Work in Oklahoma 2017
Important dates to remember
Work and life
October is Cybersecurity
Awareness Month

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Best Places to Work
in Oklahoma 2017
CompSource Mutual has once again been recognized
as one of the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma.
Earlier this summer, we were excited to learn that
CompSource had been named one of the 2017 Best
Places to work in Oklahoma. When the final rankings
were released last week, CompSource secured the
number 15 spot, an improvement over last year's rank!
“It is such an honor to be consecutively
recognized as one of the best places to
work. We strive to create an environment
which empowers employees. Our customers
see it every day in the outstanding service
our employees provide,” said Jason Clark,
CompSource Mutual President and CEO.
To celebrate CompSource's second year being named
to the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma list, a special
reception will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 2:30
p.m. in the Oklahoma City atrium and simultaneously in
Tulsa.
Join in on the CompSource Mutual
Halloween tradition
Halloween is a special time at CompSource, full of fun
and healthy competition. Departments compete in
decorating and costume contests for great prizes but
most importantly, bragging rights for the year. The
competition and creativity are out of this world!
Last year, Underwriting’s agent team took first prize in
the decorations category with their amazing adaptation
of The Polar Express. The pumpkin carving contest was
won by Yvonne Maxwell who blew us away with her
adaptation of the arcade classic claw game. Click here
to see all the great photos from last year.
Office decorating may begin on Oct. 23. Judging of
decorations and pumpkins will begin at 9 a.m., on Oct.
31, followed by group and individual costumes.
The Employee Committee will award prizes in the
following four categories:
Group costume:
First place: Lunch
Group decoration:
First place: Lunch
Individual costume:
First place: $100 gift card
Second place: $50 gift card
Pumpkin decorating (bring your own):
First place: $100 gift card
Second place: $50 gift card
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October
United Way kickoff meetings
• Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m., Oklahoma City, downstairs atrium
• Oct. 11, 2 p.m., Tulsa, boardroom
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Upcoming events
Phishing awareness meetings
In observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the IT Department will be hosting several meetings to discuss phishing
risks, how to identify it and its impact. Employees must attend one of the upcoming sessions.
Click here to register. Learn more about cybersecurity on page 9.
• Monday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Oklahoma City, training room | Tulsa, boardroom
• Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Oklahoma City, training room | Tulsa, President's conference room
Third quarter update meetings
Meetings will cover our progress as a company toward our incentive plan goals as well as highlight other important
company initiatives. Employees can choose which of the mandatory sessions they will attend from the dates and times
listed below.
Click here to register.
• Monday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Oklahoma City, training room | Tulsa, boardroom
• Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Oklahoma City, training room | Tulsa, boardroom
Fierce Conversations training
Click here to register.
• Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26-27, Oklahoma City, training room
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November
Open enrollment
Employees will be able to make selections for their 2018 health, dental, vision and other benefits Nov. 6– 20. Everyone
is strongly encouraged to attend an open enrollment meeting prior to making their coverage choices. Employees must
make a benefit selection by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20 to have coverage in 2018.
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Open enrollment meetings will be held:
• Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., Tulsa, boardroom
• Thursday, Nov. 2, at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m., Oklahoma City, training room
• Friday, Nov. 3, at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m., Oklahoma City, training room
Biometric screenings and flu shots
Employees have the opportunity to participate in a biometric health screening and get their annual flu shot. Screenings
include: blood pressure, cholesterol and A1C levels, complete blood count (CBC) and a comprehensive metabolic
panel (electrolytes, kidney and liver function). Fasting is not required and results are reviewed with a Physician Assistant.
Contact Melissa Tener at ext. 3589 to schedule.
• Monday, Nov. 6, Tulsa, boardroom
• Tuesday, Nov. 14, Oklahoma City, training room
• Wednesday, Nov. 15, Oklahoma City, training room
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2017 Family Day
at Orr Family Farm
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1. Lori Faupell and Vickey Gehrer
2. Rachelle Cooksey-Webster
3. Jayson Shankle
4. Yvonne Maxell
5. Courtney Leach's son
6. Jon Jordan
7. Debbie Crane
8. Jessica Sanchez
9. Esther Reiner
10. Donna Beeman
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This month, employees have the opportunity to help meet the needs in our
communities through the 2017 campaign for the United Way and earn eight
hours of Champion leave.
The United Way works to improve the health, safety, education and economic well-being of individuals and
families in need in Oklahoma. They accomplish this by connecting community resources with responsive and
accountable health and human services agencies.
At CompSource Mutual, we support United Way because we understand the positive impact our contributions
have on the communities all around us. Dollars raised through the campaign stay in Oklahoma and directly
support local Partner Agencies.
This year, there’s a twist…
In 2017, our goal will be two-pronged. The first part of the goal is to raise $40,000 in employee pledges. The
second part is to increase participation on the e-pledge site.
2017 goals
$40,000 employee pledges + 40 percent e-pledge participation
When the campaign launches, employees will receive an email with instructions on
how to donate using the United Way e-pledge site. Regardless of the amount you
choose to donate, whether you choose a one time payment,
recurring paycheck deduction or should you opt to not donate,
you can make your selection through the site. Any selection
counts toward our participation goal! If we meet our goals, we
will reward all eligible employees with eight hours of Champions
leave.
Read about the events planned during the campaign on the
next page.
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United Way 2017
Campaign events
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Kickoff
meetings
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Early bird Early bird Early bird Early bird Early bird
Campaign begins
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Penny wars Penny wars Penny wars Penny wars Penny wars
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Silent auction
Campaign ends
Bedlam
shirts
Kickoff meetings
Employees in Tulsa and Oklahoma City will have the opportunity to learn more about how their contributions to
the campaign impact our communities. Everyone who attends receives a Jeans Day sticker. Meetings are at 9:30
a.m. or 2:30 p.m. in Oklahoma City or 2 p.m. in Tulsa.
Early bird
Employees who make their donations through the e-pledge site by close of business on Friday, Oct. 20, are
entered to win 52 Jeans Day stickers!
Bedlam Penny Wars is back!
During the week of Oct. 23, collection jars will be placed in all the breakrooms. Employees should place pennies
or paper bills in their favorite team’s jar to earn points. To deduct points from the opponent’s score add silver
coins in their jar. Employees will be able to wear the winning team’s shirt or jersey with jeans on Friday, Nov. 3, in
support of the bedlam game that weekend.
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Work and life
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cyber attacks and security breaches have
become so common it seems we hear about
a new case every week. As a result, the
Department Homeland Security, wants the
public to remember three basic steps before
going online:
Stop. Think. Connect.
Stop. make sure security measures are in place.
Think. about the consequences of your actions and
behaviors online.
Connect. and enjoy the internet.
IT professionals seek to educate the public about online
best practices and encourage people to put those practices
into use as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
(NCSAM). Read the tips on the right to help ensure you’re
doing your part to be a safe and informed citizen of the
internet.
The Department of Homeland Security
encourages you to:
• Enable stronger authentication. When available,
enable stronger authentication for an extra layer of
security beyond providing a password (e.g., multi-factor
authentication that can use a one-time code texted to a
mobile device).
• Make your passwords long and strong. Use complex
passwords with a combination of numbers, symbols and
letters. Use unique passwords for different accounts and
change your passwords regularly.
• Keep a clean machine. Update the security software,
operating system and browser on all of your internetconnected
devices.
• When in doubt, throw it out. Links in email and online
posts are often the way cybercriminals compromise
your computer. If it looks suspicious delete it.
• Share with care. Limit the amount of personal
information you share online and use privacy settings to
avoid sharing information widely.
Additional resources are available, including: teaching kids about being safe online, how to maintain your online privacy and
how to recognize and prevent cyber crime.
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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A look back
Casey Reyes
Title: Bill Review Specialist
Years at CompSource: 4
What motivates you to do the
best job possible? The success
of my department and company
are my biggest motivators.
What is your favorite aspect of your job?
I enjoy the collective effort my team puts in every day to
ensure we are exceeding the goals of our department.
What approach do you take to your job? My
approach to my job is to challenge myself and see how I
might perform better than I did yesterday.
Do you have a favorite memory? One of my most
memorable moments here at CompSource was running
in the Redbud Classic. It was an amazing feeling running
with fellow employees for a great cause.
Sandy Cavenar 27
Dawn Deathrage 21
Ben Garvie 21
Jay Tuter 17
Jeff Pool 14
Jacky Deviney 13
Lehong Nguyen 13
Cecilia Graham 11
Jesse Smith 11
Robert Mangrum 10
John Hooper 10
Jana Montgomery 6
James McCollum 6
Jennifer Cox 4
Trina McCarroll 4
Casey Reyes 4
Amber Summers 4
Stacy Williams 4
Sheli Allen 3
October
Anniversaries
Dana Ardrey 3
Kelly Cribbs 3
Kellan Parker 3
Jilin Han 2
Che Fitzgerald 2
Shannon Brown 1
Elizabeth Burnett 1
Tony Chansombath 1
Jennifer Ellis 1
Matthew Mortimer 1
Candice Salazar 1
Sydney Tran 1
October Birthdays
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Erica Phillips
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Bob Hibbert
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Josh Norris
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Rodney Hess
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Deanna Farmer
Mark Jackson
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consent form, please download a copy from “The Source” and submit it by interoffice mail to Jamie Bastin.
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