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Spring Greening
Spring brings with it a new sense of optimism..and
in some cases puts that proverbial 'spring' in ones
step as the warm sunshine turns
the drab to green.
We thought it would be an
appropriate time to share with you some of the
changes we've made over the past few years as we try
to 'green' things all year round.
In an effort to push forward our technology, we
embarked on an ambitious plan to build a platform
for our members to
access an electronic version of their policy in a
restricted, secure website.
The member's only website for the purposes of policy
access was just the beginning, further changes to
improve efficiencies and become somewhat more
environmentally friendly followed;
- Premiums for a number of policies can now be paid
online;
- Forms, brochures and other important information can
now be found on the website;
- An on-line product (e-APP) was launched in late fall
of 2007;
- Annual Report 2007 - for the first time in our 69
year history the annual report was available on
line.
- New printed materials certified by the Forest
Stewardship Council introduced during the winter of
2008.
Technology does not drive change - it enables
change.
Spring Forward
In addition to our move to reducing our impact on
the environment, we are also currently involved in
the process of application for continuance under
federal jurisdiction. I have alluded to this process
in previous communications and I have expanded on
them in a recent mailing.
Timing is everything, and in a perfect world we had
hoped to include the 'approval/ratification' process
of our members in the most recent annual report
material. However, it was a somewhat lengthy and
complicated process that involved both provincial
and federal levels of approval.
Material for the member approval is in the mail and
a special meeting of the membership will take place
on May 21, 2008. In an effort to again 'save some
trees', copies of the entire corporate by-laws and
other pertinent information will be available on the
members only website. I encourage all of you to look
the material over and send in your proxy.
Douglas Baker,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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