Alabama Independent 2018, Issue 1

AGCAIIA SUPPORTS THE MIRACLE LEAGUE
INDUSTRY NEWS
Alabama Gulf Coast Association
of Independent Insurance Agents
hosted an event/fundraiser
back in fall to raise money for
The Miracle League of Coastal
Alabama. On February 20th,
AGCAIIA members met at Felix’s
Fish Camp and after an amazing
evening with food, live music, games, cocktails and fellowship
with an outstanding view of Mobile Bay, they were able to
donate $3,500 to the Miracle League this year. AGCAIIA
would like to mention that they always get amazing support
from their sponsors: Platinum Sponsor – The Sheffield Fund,
Gold Sponsor – South Shore Insurance Underwriters, Bronze
Sponsors – Coastal Select and Progressive.
The Miracle League of Coastal
Alabama mission statement is to
enrich our special needs community
by giving them the opportunity to
play in a facility that is tailored to
their specific needs while, at the
same time, providing an environment
that benefits everyone regardless
of physical or mental limitations.
They are in the process of building
a park that accommodates wheelchairs, walkers, and other
assistive devices while helping to prevent injuries. A park
that provides an atmosphere where everyone intermingles
whether disables or not. For more information, visit www.
miracleleaguecoastalalabama.com.
BIIA GIVES $25,000 TO JOE LEE GRIFFIN HOPE LODGE
BIIA contributed $1,000 to United Ability
in appreciation for the work they do at
LINCPoint.
BIIA would like to thank their members,
sponsors and all the donors for a very
successful event!
The Birmingham Independent Insurance Agents hosted
their Annual Gala at LINCPoint on January 26th, 2018. The
evening provided the 160 attendees with dinner, DJ music,
40 silent auction items including trips to Antigua, casino style
games and prizes. Proceeds from the event are donated to a
charity at the discretion of the current chapter president.
BIIA President Mark Hughes of O.M. Hughes Insurance
Agency says he selected Hope Lodge as the beneficiary of the
Gala due to his interest in wanting to support a program of the
American Cancer Society. “Like many families, both my wife
and myself have family members that have been touched by
cancer some of which at a relatively young age. Knowing the
challenges of the treatment process, I feel like the free-lodging
that is provided by the Lodge to qualifying cancer patients is
an incredible service alleviating financial hardships that could
be caused by having to travel to our area for treatment. We
are blessed to have high quality medical facilities and doctors
in the Birmingham area that treat patients from other areas of
our state and the country. The Hope Lodge makes it possible
for many out-of-town patients to have comfortable lodging
at no cost so they can focus on their treatment. The Lodge
operates entirely on contributions from donors.”
For more information on the Hope Lodge, visit www.cancer.org.
In addition to Hope Lodge and United Ability, BIIA also gave donations to various charities during their Christmas Open
House in December. Each charity received a $1,000 donation and those went to Big Oak Ranch, Jessie’s Place (Jimmy
Hale Mission), Birmingham Young Life, The Grace Place and The Firehouse Shelter.
Montgomery IIA president for 2018 is James Barber of Palomar Insurance Corporation.
Tuscaloosa IIA president for 2018 is Charlie Bailey of Pritchett Moore.
Birmingham IIA president for 2018 is Mark Hughes of O.M. Hughes Insurance Agency.
Huntsville IIA president for 2018 is Michael Vance of Hundley Batts & Associates.
Alabama Gulf Coast AIIA president for 2018 is Van Walsh of Walsh Insurance Solutions.
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