To:
Our Valued Agency Partners
From:
Chuck Good, Marketing Director
RE:
Announcement - 2020 Annual Agents Meeting Cancelled
Date:
July 8, 2020
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Earlier in the year, the popular line, “2020 will bring clear vision,” was worn out and couldn’t be further from the truth. Humans, as creatures of habit, have had their world turned upside down…along with the economy, culture of the workplace, and quite frankly, society in general.
Loudoun Mutual has survived these unprecedented times with minimal impact, but not without clear thinking leadership that has made decisions, even if unpopular, but decisions made to protect the interest of policyholders, agents, employees, and board members. One of those tough decisions was the unanimous vote to cancel the Annual Agents Meeting at Wintergreen Resort. In my heart, I feel relationships are forged at such events, outside the office and hustle of the daily grind. Wintergreen served, and will continue to serve, as a place to relax and enjoy the fruits of our labor, reminisce and decompress. At Wintergreen I’ve played subpar golf with straight shootin’ and crooked driving agents needing to file property damage claims. I’ve served as a handrail, a taxi, and I don’t think I’ve ever finished a cigar without it becoming a “community” cigar.
Therein lies the issue. Wintergreen has the purpose and role of encouraging agents, employees, and family to mingle, discuss business, and join in fellowship. This environment just isn’t conducive to mitigating the risk or spread of virus or sickness. It only makes good common sense not to encourage the spread of the virus and not put our friends in harm’s way.
With that being said, there will be no Annual Agents Meeting in October 2020. BUT, it’s not all doom and gloom. The Sales Contest is alive and well and we’ll have the “kitty” for prize drawings. Additionally, in a joint agency/company effort we’re helping out the local food banks. We’re also in the process of planning for alternative ways to convey important information that is usually shared at the Annual Agents Meeting. Once that path is chosen, we’ll provide all the details you’ve come to expect concerning rates, products, service and technology.
Last, the future is still clear as mud, but if Plan A doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters.
