Meetings:
June 1, 2023
Executive Board Meeting
June 13, 2023
Board of Directors Meeting
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Save the Date!
10th Annual Education Summit
October 11th at NIU Naperville
This hybrid event will kick-off at 8:30 a.m. with a presentation from the leaders from the City of Highland Park regarding their critical response to the July 4th shooting.
Following, a series of 8 breakout sessions will tackle topics related to cyber-security, OSHA Inspections, workplace safety, workers' compensation, and employee management.
Our closing keynote features Travis Howze, a wellness educator and military veteran, with his presentation: Post Traumatic Purpose-An Empowering Course on Leadership, Mental Wellness and Resiliency.
Registration opening soon!
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IRMA's June Training Opportunities |
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June 8, 2023
June 20 & 21, 2023
(2-Days)
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June 22, 2023
June 29, 2023
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Annual Revenue Base Worksheets-Due July 14th |
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Reminder – Similar to last year, all COVID revenue continues to be excluded from members revenue bases. Please make sure to clearly list these deductions on your revenue worksheet. All revenue base worksheets are to be completed no later than July 14th. The revenue base worksheet requires members to report revenues and submit their ACFRs. This information is critical as we prepare the IRMA 2023 budget. Any revenue bases not submitted by the deadline are subject to late penalties per section 4.01 of the IRMA bylaws. Request for an extension must be submitted in writing prior to the due date. No extensions will be granted past the month of August.
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Happy Retirement Margie!
We recently celebrated the retirement of our General Liability Supervisor Margie Zarcone, after 15 Years with IRMA and more than 30 in the insurance industry. Her family joined the celebration, as did IRMA members and attorneys. Margie will be enjoying travel and leisure. We wish her the very best.
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Introducing Ashley White
New GL Senior Claims Representative
Our new senior claims representative Ashley White joined IRMA in May. She will be handling our most complex liability cases in her new position. She replaces Cynthia Reed who has been promoted to General Liability Supervisor. Ashley is a licensed attorney and has experience with Chicago’s Corporation Counsel’s office as well as the Illinois Attorney General. Please join us in welcoming Ashley.
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At the metro manager’s recent golf outing, the IRMA sign was recognized by some folks. From left to right: Gregory W. Jones (Ancel Glink), Kurt S. Asprooth (Ancel Glink), Scott Skrycki (Assistant Village Administrator, Village of Bartlett), Dan Di Santo (Village Administrator, Village of Oswego). |
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Apply Today!
Innovative Risk Management Award
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The Innovative Risk Management Award recognizes members that exhibit a commitment to the safety of their employees, facilities and public. By putting safety in the forefront, members are reducing losses, thus reducing their contributions. As your partner in risk management, IRMA is offering its members the opportunity to be awarded for creative solutions that reduce risks and enhance safety.
The award recipient is selected by September 15. The award is presented during the October Board of Director’s Meeting and highlighted in the October IRMA E-News. To enter, simply complete the IRMA Award Application. Applications are open to all members and its individual operating departments. The application period is open
May 1 – August 31.
Award selection is based on review by the Training and Risk Management Committee and IRMA staff. Criteria for selection of an application is dependent upon the entry of the program, equipment, technology or protocol that successfully addresses emerging risks in the public sector with an ability to be adopted by other members or neighboring communities.
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Take Advantage of your Concierge Cyber Membership
IRMA has purchased every member a membership with Concierge Cyber. Modeled after roadside assistance, Concierge Cyber is a global network of highly experienced professionals specializing in data privacy, security, legal and crisis management.
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Importance of Cyber Security Training
Recently, the City of Dallas, Texas dealt with issues caused by Royal ransomware attack and shut down some of its IT systems to prevent the further attack for two straight days
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KnowBe4 Subscriptions Available Now! |
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Starting January 1, 2023, IRMA Members are eligible to receive complimentary subscriptions to KnowBe4, the world's largest integrated platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks. |
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Risk Management & Training |
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Preventing Workplace Falls
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On May 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor announced OSHA’s newest National Emphasis Program to prevent falls, the leading cause of workplace fatalities. The emphasis comes after the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiled data on workplace fatalities in 2021 and found that falls from elevations accounted for 13% of all deaths.
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Complimentary OSHA Compliance Programs Available
IRMA's specialty programs are targeted at increasing Member compliance with OSHA Standards. Through expert-led assessments or hands-on training, Members will receive the appropriate tools to implement or maintain programs subject to OSHA standards.
Programs include:
- Confined Space Training Program
- Confined Space Inventory Program
- Noise Assessment Survey Program
- Trench & Excavation Training Program
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Loss Control Visit Cycle Reminder
IRMA administers four loss control visits on a 4-year cyclical rotation. Every Member has their next four-years of visits listed on the IRMA website's Member-Specific Page.
Additionally, IRMA's Risk Management Team provides 6-month advance notice for policy review visits and 3 months for site-inspection visit.
The proper preparation helps keep these visits as efficient and meaningful as possible.
Should you need access to the website or have additional questions regarding the process, contact our team any time.
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Preparing for Summer:
Training Programs Available Online
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Day camp use of aquatic facilities presents unique challenges and safety concerns for both the camp program organizers and host aquatic facility. Access this on-demand webinar to review key strategies to avoid these safety challenges for both the camp program and the aquatic facility. |
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Summertime brings additional challenges - heat, bugs, storms. All your employees should be familiar with the risks. Access this self-paced training to keep employees safe this summer. |
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Playground Safety Inspections are an important part of keeping the community safe and reducing liability. Access this on-demand training anytime, and elevate the safety of your playgrounds
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Defense Win in Building Codes - Ordinances Case
The Village of Westmont obtained dismissal with prejudice of a matter involving enforcing a building code with respect to a fence located on the injured party’s neighbor’s property. The injured party suggested that the Village did not properly enforce its building code and sought damages in the amount of $10,000 and an order requiring the Village to enforce its building code with respect to the post hole depth and finished/good side of his neighbor’s fence facing the injured party’s property.
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Please Cash IRMA Checks in a Timely Fashion
Please remember to timely cash IRMA checks. We have had a few checks cashed recently that were issued more than a year ago. This makes budgeting, claim reports and revenue difficult to manage. Moving forward, we have the right to reject checks over 1 year old that are attempting to be processed.
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The Village of Lisle recently secured a great win on appeal of motion for summary judgement in a slip and fall case that occurred on a Metra train platform. The plaintiff allegedly slipped and fell on a patch of ice near the platform on a wintery morning where freezing rain had been falling for at least a half hour prior to her fall.
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Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
999 Oakmont Plaza Drive, Suite 310
Westmont, IL 60559
(708) 562-0300
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