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PacificSource Sponsors CE Classes in Bend

Upcoming Community Events

Rely on Tina Vance for Friendly Service

Volume 2, Issue 4: April 13, 2007

PacificSource Sponsors CE Classes in Bend

May Classes in Bend (six credit hours total)
May 15, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bend, Oregon, at the Riverhouse

Instructor Dean Kortge, Ph.D., CLU, RHU, will present:

• Director/Officer Liability. This one-credit-hour property and casualty presentation is important to everyone who serves on a board of directors or who advises clients with such boards. A guest expert on this coverage will join the discussion.
• Retirement Planner. This one-credit-hour life course provides a summary of the primary types of retirement plans and their importance.
• Practical Ethics. This two-credit-hour ethics course focuses on the ethics of the long-term care insurance sale.
• Medicare Planning. In this two-credit-hour life and health course, we will review Medicare and how to help those on Medicare better position their assets for a long and comfortable life. A reverse mortgage specialist will join the discussion.

Invitations will be e-mailed with class and registration details. Class space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as you receive your invitation. Please e-mail Marketing Agent Coordinator Candice Wilkins to register or for more information.

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Upcoming Community Events

PacificSource is proud to sponsor Northwest community events that support healthy communities and health-focused organizations. We hope you will join us in supporting these events:

A Virtuoso Evening for Diabetes Programs and Services
April 21, Portland, Oregon, Hilton Hotel
Please join Good Samaritan Foundation for the 9th annual “A Virtuoso Evening Gala Dinner and Auction” to benefit local organizations that aid people with diabetes, and support programs and research.

Looking Glass Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner
April 21, Eugene, Oregon
Dinner guests are invited to sit at a local "celebrity" waiter's table where they are creatively served and entertained by the waiter throughout the evening. Proceeds will benefit Looking Glass, a nonprofit organization that serves more than 7,000 at-risk Lane County youth and families yearly, with programs that address issues of mental health, juvenile justice, education, youth development, and workforce readiness.

3rd Annual Bridge the Gap Run
April 28, Medford, Oregon
Railroad Park is the place to be on April 28. Just picture beautiful weather for running and a gorgeous bike path that follows Bear Creek. Hundreds of runners and walkers will have fun and raise money for Mobility Unlimited. Mobility Unlimited provides mobility equipment to uninsured or underinsured working adults.

March of Dimes WalkAmerica
April 28, locations throughout Oregon
This year, we are proud to be the leading Oregon sponsor for the March of Dimes WalkAmerica campaign. Our Platinum level statewide sponsorship supports the March of Dimes and helps prevent premature births and ensure babies get a good start in life.

Look for the PacificSource booth at the following April 28 WalkAmerica events:
Bend, Oregon, Les Schwab Amphitheater
Eugene, Oregon, Alton Baker Park
Medford, Oregon, Bear Creek Park
Portland, Oregon, Rose Quarter Commons

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Eugene Marathon
April 29, Eugene, Oregon
Look for PacificSource at the race! We will be handing out water to runners at the finish line. Proceeds from this event will benefit Committed Partners for Youth, CASA of Lane County, Food for Lane County, Eugene Education Fund, the Science Factory, and Pre's Trail Restoration Project.

Willamalane Vineyards and Violins
May 5, Springfield, Oregon
This concert and auction takes place at the Willamalane Parks and Recreation District Adult Activity Center. Proceeds benefit center programs, such as walking groups for adults aged 50 or better.

HIV Alliance RiverWalk and Run
May 5, Eugene, Oregon
The fundraiser benefits the HIV Alliance, which supports individuals living with HIV/AIDS and HIV prevention through education, programs, referrals, and outreach. For more information, contact the HIV Alliance.

Bowl For Kids Sake
May 5, Bend, Oregon
Be a fundraising king pin and support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. The mission of the organization is to empower youth to achieve their highest potential through meaningful one-to-one relationships with caring mentors.

“A Salute to Heroes" Scholarship Awards Dinner
May 9, Bend, Oregon
The Center Foundation's annual scholarship dinner honors outstanding high school juniors and seniors. The organization exists to benefit school-age youth in the areas of health, wellness, and education.

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Rely on Tina Vance for Friendly Service

Individual Account Specialist Tina Vance is on the phone all day with members and loves it. People say they can hear her smile in her voice. Since Tina's responsible for customer EFT statements and bills, FHIAP billing, and refunds to termed members, she spends much of her time explaining statements and rates.

           “I want people to know that they can always call me with questions.”

Individual Account Specialist Tina Vance (center) with her daughters

Tina's experience and passion for helping people allows her to provide great service to members, and assist some who have been in especially challenging situations. “I had one lady write me that she needed to cancel her insurance, because she had to choose between food for her kids or health insurance,” Tina recalls. “I phoned her and suggested how she could lower her monthly premium with a higher deductible individual plan. This helped her make ends meet and stay insured, and she has been with us ever since. It was very rewarding to be able to help her.”

Tina was born and raised in Lane County, Oregon, and lives in Eugene with her husband and two teen daughters. When not at work, she keeps busy by attending her daughters' sports events and playing Bunco with friends. “I have three best friends that I have known for 24 years,” she says. “One of them works at PacificSource, too— Group Account Specialist Carla Edwards.”

Every day, in the Membership Services Department at PacificSource, Tina demonstrates that our members are number one. “I want people to know that they can always call me with questions,” she says. “If I don't know the answer, I'll find someone who can help. I care about all of our members and want to make sure they always receive the best service.”

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Questions? You're always welcome to contact us!

Individual Sales
(541) 684-5585
(866) 695-8684 toll free
individual@pacificsource.com (541) 684-5401 fax

Comments or suggestions about this publication?
E-mail us at individual@pacificsource.com