Am-Ins News: Babysitter tells all, 100th celebration dates, fireworks awards, John's early years

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Summer is moving quickly and half over -- yikes!

Mark your calendars for our 100th Anniversary events. Plus, see who received Fireworks awards and read two very personal stories about John’s early years ahead of our celebrations. Learn more below.

Community Spirit awards given at 2022 show

During the Fireworks pre-show, John Sullivan, president of Community Spirit, presented awards to several well-deserving people and organizations in front of a record crowd. See who received awards, both photos and a 4-minute video online here.

John B. Sullivan – The Early Years

This is how you construct an insurance agent from birth! John tells his story in the early years leading up to joining the family insurance business. Even people who know John will be surprised by the details that he shares plus see pictures from way back here.

Babysitter tells stories about ‘Johnny'

Gail Keller Scott, long-time family friend and client, tells about her adventures of babysitting "Johnny" Sullivan and her brother, Danny - and sometimes, they even needed to use their insurance coverage!

Read her story online and see photos of early Lewiston here.

During our 100th anniversary year, we want to hear about your experiences and our relationship. Reply to this email with your memories of our agents or other staff members.

Blooper reel - not everything always goes according to plan!

Exclusive video -- Advantage Advertising shared with us this blooper reel. John Sullivan (center) shared it with the agency to remind us that not everything always goes according to plan! Watch the 11 second video here.

Unintended consequences for your business

“I didn’t see that coming!” We probably have all muttered those words recently because business is just not “as usual. these days” There seem to often be new challenges to running a business that are still emerging. Here are some ways we can help you.

3 misconceptions that could impact your life insurance options

Let’s look at some of the misconceptions that may be stopping you from getting life insurance—or more of it, and why you’ll want to rethink them!

With just one contact, we shop for your insurance coverage! Read more here.

Facebook facts and finds

The invention of the electric blender
Thanks so much to Elaine Williams for the article about American Insurance in the Sunday business section.
On July 15, 1977, John Sullivan started working at American Insurance.
Did you know that this is the advantage for YOU?
Have you heard about our upcoming Business After Hours event in August?
Happy Independence Day from your local independent insurance agency!
Did you know why we use the Statue of Liberty on the logo?
For our 100th anniversary, we launched a new slogan.
Happy birthday to our Marketing Manager Stephanie Herbert!
In June 1991, Dave Root wins Lewiston Chamber’s Membership Drive.
On June 28, 2004 Philip Sullivan is hired as an insurance agent after graduation from the University of Idaho.
For RV insurance your coverage need will depend on what state you live in, the RV type, age and how you use it.
Reel (movie): These beautiful Model A and Model T cars were seen outside of Pullman on Wednesday.
There are life events we need to know about for potential insurance changes.
Q: If an employee is injured on the job, is the employer required to report it? A: Yes, and here’s why.
Did you know that The typical Homeowners policy excludes “water damage”?
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