Understanding Restoration and
Dealing with Insurance Companies

Darrell Anderson of Anderson Restoration joined us this week to talk about the things we all need to know about dealing with insurance companies after a damaging incident like Hurricane Ike.

If you have major damage Darrell advised it would be a good idea to have a Public Adjuster or a company such as his come in and give you the details on what needs to be repaired or replaced. If you have this information you will be in a better position to deal with the insurance company and its adjusters.

Unfortunately, although the purpose of having insurance is to "make you whole" after a disaster - often it seems like the insurance company is trying the offer you the smallest possible settlement to close the case. A Publc Adjuster or a firm such as Anderson Restoration can deal with the insurance company on your behalf to try and assure that you get the best total settlemet you deserve.

You can learn more about Anderson Restoration on their website. You can learn more about Public Adjusters on the Texas Department of Insurance website.

DISTRICT EVENTS WORTH ATTENTION

DISTRICT ALL CLUB MEETING - Monday, March 30 The survey team for the Rotary International Convention will be here lookng at Houston as a future Convention site possibility.  The District Governor would really like to have 1,000 PLUS Houston Rotarians in attendance to show our support of our city as a location for the Convention. Houston has been selected as one of three cities to receive a site inspection visit for the 2015 Rotary International Convention.  The All Club Meeting & Exposition will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center (George Bush Ballroom) on March 30, 2009 (10:30 a.m.
- 1:30 p.m.) to coincide with this RI site visit.  

More information available here

Please plan on attending...if one of the first 400 to register you get a special T-shirt as a souvenier of the event!  The Sharpstown Club WILL NOT have a meeting on March 31st.  HOLD THIS DAY OPEN for the good of Rotary! See Archie to register for the All Club Meeting.

DISTRICT 5890 2009 ASSEMBLY - Saturday, April 18 The District Assembly offers motivation, inspiration, Rotary information and new ideas for club officers, directors, key committee chair people, and ALL MEMBERS of each club.  The District Assembly is held annually and is designed to prepare your club leaders and members to understand that "The Future of Rotary Is In Your Hands."

This is also an opportunity for all interested members (not just officers & directors) to learn more about the different positions in Rotary, how to get involved in District committees, and about Rotary in general.  By-the-way...if you will attend - the CLub will pay the admission fee for you!  And car pooling is a lot of FUN! 

LET ARCHIE KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING SO WE CAN GET A TALLY

HOST:        WILLOWBROOK ROTARY CLUB
WHEN:      Saturday, April 18, 2009
WHERE:   San Jacinto College South
                   13735 Beamer Road
                    Houston, TX 77098
SCHEDULE: 
           8:00 - 9:00  Registration, continental breakfast, and visitation
           9:00 - 9:30  General Assembly
           9:30 - Noon  Presentations        

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2009 DISTRICT 5890 CONFERENCE - Thursday-Saturday, April 30-May 2
Location:
L'Auberge Du Lac Hotel & Casino
777 Avenue Lauberge
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Download registration form (PDF format can be filled in using Adobe Reader or Acrobat)

Guests, Visitors and Other Good News

Jeff Novy ran into an old friend and past club member...and invited him to join us for lunch this week. And he did! Feroze Abdullah is an entrepreneur who owns a cellular store on Harwin. He is also a challenge to John Naidu's title of "Best Dressed Rotarian". It was a delight to see and visit with Feroze again. He and Sultana have a long history together...having known each other as children in the distant past. Come back to Rotary Feroze!

The Cookie Momster, Karen Blakeman, reminded everyone that the Girl Scout Cookies are almost gone for this year. Check with Karen for last minute availabilities.

Delores Delsing, the Club's Resident Humorist, laid another "Goaner" on us this week. Jay Leno needs to find out who writes her material!

Coming Up At Rotary