Rancho Mesa Bowls for Charity at IICF 11th Annual Tournament

Auther, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa’s Yvonne Gallagher, John Parker, Jeremy Hoolihan and Sam Brown participated in the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) 11th Annual Bowling for Charity tournament on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Kearny Mesa Bowl.

The annual event raises funds to support grants, volunteer service and leadership to local nonprofit organizations.

About Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) helps communities and enriches lives by uniting the collective strengths of the insurance industry in providing grants, volunteer service and leadership to local nonprofit organizations. for more information, visit www.iicf.org.

Rancho Mesa Participants in the 9th Annual NAWIC Golf Tournament

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

The National Association of Women in Construction San Diego Chapter (NAWIC) hosted its 9th Annual Golf Tournament at the Twin Oaks Golf Club on Thursday, September 27, 2018.

With nearly 40 teams participating in the tournament, the event supports Rady Children’s Hospital and NAWIC Future Construction Leaders Foundation San Diego.

Rancho Mesa was honored to take part in the event as both a sponsor and participant. The company hosted a booth on the course where players could pick up snacks and Rancho Mesa “OneofOne” golf towels.

The Rancho Mesa team (i.e., Dave Garcia, Sam Clayton, Drew Garcia and Kevin Howard) played well and ended the day with a first place win. Congratulations!

About NAWIC San Diego Chapter

The San Diego Chapter, chartered on April 30, 1959, is very active and involved in the construction industry and the community. Each year the chapter participates in a variety of events including educational seminars and conferences, Women in Construction Week (WIC Week), Block Kids (construction awareness program for children in grades 1 thru 6), CAD/Design/Drafting Contest (High School student activity), Camp NAWIC (a week long program designed to mentor high school girls planning to enter the construction industry), college scholarships, joint meetings with other San Diego professional organizations and various activities with local charities. For more information, visit nawicsd.org.

Behind the Scenes with Rancho Mesa's Film Crew

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

We’re taking you behind the scenes of some of our most recent media projects. Rancho Mesa’s Media Communications department has been working to produce quality, informative and relevant videos.

Drew Garcia, Vice President, Landscape Group, at Rancho Mesa recently filmed the upcoming ExMod Webinar in the Rancho Mesa studio. The live viewing will be on October 4, 2018 at 8:30 am PST.

Sam Brown, Vice President, Human Services Group and Chase Hixson, Account Executive at Rancho Mesa co-hosted the “Understanding California’s New Class Codes and Rates” live webinar on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Daniel Frazee, Executive Vice President at Rancho Mesa recently spoke at an ICW Group event. He covered in detail the important role risk consultants can play in developing a strong relationship with employers.

These videos and many more are available in the video gallery or the Rancho Mesa Workshop & Webinar Video Library that is accessible through the Risk Management Center.

We hope you’ve have enjoyed a few behind the scenes pictures of our recent videos and look forward to many more to come.

IIAB San Diego Hosts Past Presidents Luncheon

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of San Diego (IIAB) hosted its annual Past Presdients luncheon at the San Diego Yacht Club.

Rancho Mesa’s Daniel Frazee, Executive Vice President and former IIAB President (2010) attended the event along with Sam Clayton, Vice President at Rancho Mesa and current board member.

The group gathers once a year to reminisce and look through old memorabilia collected by the organization.

About Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of San Diego
IIAB San Diego is a group of local insurance professionals dedicated to upholding the ideals of the American Agency System. Our Association is founded on mutual respect and support of its members. Through our Association, members access information necessary to further their business. The continuing work of our Association benefits our members, the insurance industry and the San Diego community at large. We stand ready to meet the challenges of both the present and the future through involvement in both profession and the community. For more information, visit www.iiabsandiego.com.

OneofOne Drawing Winners Honored at Family Health Centers of San Diego

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

OneofOne drawing winners, Tom and Debby Doyle of Progressive Electric Co. were honored on August 29, 2018 at the Family Health Centers of San Diego Logan Heights clinic.

Outside the door of exam room 8 of the pediatric ward, a new plaque reads, “this room is dedicated to Thomas & Deborah Doyle for generously supporting Family Health Centers of San Diego.”

The couple was bestoyed the naming rights to the examination room on Monday, April 2, 2018 after they participated in Rancho Mesa’s "OneofOne" drawing.

Watch the OneofOne Drawing.

Rancho Mesa clients were asked to submit their OneofOne moments describing an instance when Rancho Mesa exceeded their expectations. In return, Rancho Mesa donated $250 to ten local nonprofits on behalf of the winners. Tom and Debby Doyle won the grand prize, the naming rights to the examination room.

“The OneofOne drawing is an excellent way for Rancho Mesa to bring our construction and human services clients together to support our community,” said Sam Clayton, Vice President of the construction group at Rancho Mesa Insurance.

Sam Clayton, Tom & Debby Doyle standing in front of the room plaque.

The couple received a tour of the facility by Anthony White, Director of Community & Government Relations at Family Health Centers of San Diego. Accompanied by Sam Clayton, the couple spent the morning learning about the organization’s programs.

“My wife Debby and I are honored to be recognized at the Family Health Centers of San Diego Logan Heights clinic. We are so excited that Rancho Mesa introduced us to this valuable organization that helps so many people in the community,” said Tom Doyle, Progressive Electric Co.

Wall plaque that reads “This room is dedicated to Thomas & Deborah Doyle for generously supporting Family Health Centers of San Diego.”

Anthony White, Sam Clayton, Tom and Debby Doyle talking in hallway in front of an examination room at Family Health Centers San Diego.

“I was touched—by your generosity, and by the [OneofOne Drawing] winner’s humility and happiness over their acknowledgement,” wrote Fran Butler-Cohen, CEO, Family Health Center of San Diego. “Thank you for your continued support of our mission! This is a model for other corporations!”

About Family Health Center of San Diego

For more than four decades, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. Annually, our staff provides care to more than 190,000 unique patients—a third of our region’s low-income patients—through more than 800,000 encounters. For more information, visit www.fhcsd.org.

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Kelsey Theakston

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Kelsey Theakston, Account Manager

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce Kelsey Theakston has joined our team as an Account Manager.

Kelsey has been in the insurance industry since 2011. She obtained her Property and Casualty License in 2012 and has had experience working with construction, hospitality, and other types of accounts.

She is an East County native. Outside of the office she enjoys a laid back routine. In her free time, she is likely to be found hanging with her family and friends, camping, traveling or watching the latest binge-worthy series on Netflix.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services sincerely welcomes Kelsey into the RMI team!

Client Spotlight: United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County Hosts 36th Annual Golf Classic

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

On Monday, August 20th, 2018, the UCP 36th Annual Golf Classic was held at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, CA to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County (UCP).

As an advocate for UCP's mission and the tournament grand sponsor, Rancho Mesa is honored to have been a part of this event and help support the organization.

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About United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
The mission of UCP of San Diego County is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. By making solid steps, UCP can build a better community for all in the process. For more information, visit ucpsd.org.

Workshop Video Library Offers On-Demand Training

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Leaving the office or job site to attend a workshop can be difficult for some Rancho Mesa clients. So, we've provided two easy ways to access the workshop videos on-demand from the video library within the Risk Management Center or through the Workshop Video Request Form.

To view a workshop video on-demand, login to the Risk Management Center, navigate to the Risk Management Library and locate the Rancho Mesa folder. There, you will find the Workshops & Webinar list. 

To request a video if you don't have access to the Risk Management Center, go to the Workshop page on the RanchoMesa.com website, scroll down to the “Previous Workshops” section. Click on the “Request a Workshop Video” button, complete the form and we’ll send you a link to view the video.

Requesting a video via the RanchoMesa.com website makes it easy for employees who may not have access to the Risk Management Center to watch valuable training videos, or for prospective clients who want to see the types of resources that are available to clients.

Available on-demand workshop videos include:

• Early Return to Work Program
• Employee Benefits: EaseCentral
• Employment Law Update 2018
• Fleet Safety
• Fraud Within the CA Workers’ Compensation System
• Heat Illness Prevention

• Mod Doctor (Landscape)    
• Nonprofit Risk Management
• On-Site Health & Safety
• OSHA Reporting Series: Generating the 300A Electronic Report
• Risk Management Center Overview

Contact Alyssa Burley at (619) 438-6869 for questions about the Risk Management Center, workshops, webinars or on-demand videos.

Employee Spotlight: Rancho Mesa Welcomes Steven Rose

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Steven Rose, Media Communications Intern

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce Steven Rose has joined our team as an Media Communications Intern.

Steven, a full-time graphic design student at Platt College, assists Rancho Mesa's team as a production assistant and video editor in the media communications department.  

In his free time, Steven enjoys designing visual graphics, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services sincerely welcomes Steven to the RMI team!

Support United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County at the 36th Annual Golf Classic

Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services is pleased to announce the UCP 36th Annual Golf Classic will be held at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, CA on Monday, August 20th, 2018 to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County (UCP).

As a supporter of UCP's mission and the event's grand sponsor, Rancho Mesa hopes you'll join us at the event to support this vital organization.

For tournament information or reservations, call (858) 571-5365 or visit ucpsd.org.

Public service announcement promoting the UCP association of San Diego County Golf Tournament.

About United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
The mission of UCP of San Diego County is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by cerebral palsy and other disabilities. By making solid steps, UCP can build a better community for all in the process. For more information, visit ucpsd.org.