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TEXAS PRIMA

2017 CONFERENCE & EXPO

DON’TMISSTHE BOAT...

WE’RE EXPECTING YOU!

Come aboard ...

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TexasPRIMApresident

JOHN F. PALM III, ARM

Allen I.S.D.

president electDONNA JAMES-SPRUCE, ARM

Port of Corpus Christi

secretaryNORMA MARTINEZCity of Sugar Land

treasurerCINDY CONYERS, CRM

City of San Marcos

immediate past presidentDONNA PARKER STIRMANTravis County Risk Management

past presidentGILBERT M. SANCHEZCity of Corpus Christi

directors:D. JASON HARDY, CSRM

Grand Prairie ISD

LESLIE MILvO, ARM AU

City of Austin

MELISSA STEGERUT System

LESLEY WARDCity of Bryan

whether you’ve found your risk ManageMent

sea legs or it’s all exciting and new,

soon we’ll be Making another run … and

we proMise soMething for everyone.

Texas PRIMA has been cruising through 2017, and we intend to continue that trend with the organization’s ANNUAL CONFERENCE & ExPO in November!

Our port of call will be a city known for its cruises, but you’ll never need to leave shore. Galveston’s beautiful Moody Garden Hotel & Conference Center will host all conference activities — a calming oasis from which to explore navigating the choppy waters of risk management. Don’t pack your Dramamine; this year’s educational topics will have you CRUISING THROUGH RISKY SEAS like an experienced skipper by the time you set sail for home.

Join the Texas PRIMA Board and your professional peers as we embark on four days of learning and fun. This conference promises to be all-inclusive when it comes to professional development, networking and entertainment, so don’t miss the boat. Make your reservation now!

Captain John Palm III TexAS PRIMA PReSIDeNT, 2017

WE’RE EXPECTING YOU!

Come aboard ...

educational sessionsThe sessions offered at this year’s conference represent a full range of issues important to you, your entity, and the integrity of the risk management programs for which you have responsibility. This year’s education Committee has worked diligently to ensure that a collection of informative and diverse educational sessions will be featured, benefiting long-time risk management professionals and staff, as well as those new to the profession. Tracks include:

general risk management | employee benefits | workers’ comp | safety & claims

continuing education creditsContinuing education credit will be obtained from the Texas Department of Insurance for select sessions. REGISTRANTS WISHING TO OBTAIN CE CREDIT MUST SIGN IN AND OUT AT EACH SESSION. Visit the Registration Area during the conference for questions and to obtain a certificate of attendance.

conference scholarships availableSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15A limited number of full and/or partial scholarships to attend the 2017 Conference are available to Public entity Members who have not attended the last two Texas PRIMA conferences. Funds may be used for registration, lodging at the conference hotel, and travel; a 2018 Texas PRIMA membership is also included. Public entities include cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and many other special districts. each eligible entity may receive only one scholarship. Visit TExASPRIMA.ORG to obtain a scholarship application. For questions concerning scholarships, contact Ashley Waggoner at 512-394-0719 or INFO@TExASPRIMA.ORG.

special requestsIf you require special accommodations of any kind, contact Paula Sasser

at 512-651-3540 (or 711 Texas Relay) AS SOON AS YOU REGISTER

to allow sufficient time for your ADA or dietary needs to be accommodated.

keynote speakerssteve ford leadership with character

History shows that individuals who prioritize service above self-interest during times of turmoil andcrisis are regarded as true leaders. But how does one go about the business of leading with character?

Steve Ford had a front-row seat to history in 1974 when his father become the 38th President of the United States due to the Watergate scandal. Ford observed how his father wrestled with (and resolved) difficult

and controversial situations during his presidency. Applying what he learned, Ford negotiated a bumpy road of his own — from the White House to his 20-year career as a successful Hollywood actor. During his

Opening Keynote address, Ford will share how he learned to lead with character in the workplace and life.

dr. robert eMery staying on course in a sea of constant change A recent straw poll conducted by The University of Texas yielded astonishing results: Among the 50 very

experienced loss prevention professionals polled, 80 percent had reported to their current supervisor for less than five years and 25 percent for less than one year. Such results underscore that ‘change is the

only constant’ — but adapting to change is not something traditionally taught during one’s academic career preparation. Do you know how best to frame and deliver information to ensure continued program support?

Dr. Robert emery, Vice President for Safety, Health, environment & Risk Management for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, will present tips on managing change successfully and options

to consider for communicating essential information in an ever-changing world during the Closing Session.

sun – nov. 12 2017 schedule - at - a - glance12PM – 6PM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Expo Registration Desk

1PM – 5PM OUR DRIvING CONCERN: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER … info: txdrivingconcern.org/free-employer-training Location: TBD ** PRE-REGISTRATION REqUIRED **

6PM – 7PM WELCOME RECEPTION & REGISTRATION Viewfinders Terrace / 9th Floor

Mon – nov. 13 general risk ManageMentFloral Hall A-1

eMployee benefitsAzalea / Rose

workers’ coMpFloral Hall A-2

safety & claiMsHibiscus / Daffodil

7:30AM – 6PM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Expo Registration Desk

7:30AM – 8:30AM MORNING BEvERAGE SERvICE Convention Center / South Lobby

8:30AM – 9:45AM

The Effects and Ethical Use of Social Media Content in

Insurance Fraud InvestigationsRobert Hughey, VRC Investigations

The Power of Big Data in Health Care

John Bass & Craig Kurtzweil,UnitedHealthCare

What Every Adjuster Needs to Know About Workers’ Comp Subrogation

Ricky GreenLaw Office of Ricky D. Green

Injury Prevention Programs: Maximizing Your Investment

Steven Clark, Select Physical Therapy

10AM – 11:30AM OPENING SESSION / KEYNOTE: LEADERSHIP WITH CHARACTER with Steve Ford, Expo Hall A-1

11:45AM – 1PM MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Expo Hall A-2&3

1PM – 1:30PM ExHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING & DESSERT WITH ExHIBITORS Expo Hall C

1:45PM – 3PM

Determining Your Entity’s Total Cost of Risk

Carleen Patterson, AON Sheri Swain, Maricopa County

Community College District

Wellness: A Culture at Lubbock ISD ... Saving Money, Saving Lives

Bill Tarro, Lubbock ISDMeghan Gandy, iaWellness

Workers’ Compensation and Controlling Your Costs

Pat Crawford, TDI–Division of Workers’ Comp

Accountabilityin a Safety Culture

Berry Bairrington,City of Waco

3PM – 3:30PM BEvERAGE BREAK WITH ExHIBITORS Expo Hall C

3:45PM – 5PM

When the DOJ Comes KnockingSarah Schmitz,

OneBeacon Government RisksLeisa Hutcheson, City of Lubbock

Rescuing Our Responders: Reducing Risk in

Public Safety EmployeesBryan Fass, Fit Responder

What Would You Do? (Claims Edition)Michelle Villarreal, 1-2-1 Claims, Inc.

Wendy Schrock, Downs & Stafford, P.C.elizabeth Guajardo, Harlandale ISD

A Training Toolfor Safety Professionals

Stewart ellenberg,Midwest employers CasualtyDonna Stirman, Travis County

5PM – 6PM NETWORKING IN THE ExHIBIT HALL Expo Hall C

7PM – 12AM CASINO NIGHT & DINNER Moody Ballroom / Live Musical Entertainment by The Grooves

tues – nov. 14 general risk ManageMentFloral Hall A-1

eMployee benefitsAzalea / Rose

workers’ coMpFloral Hall A-2

safety & claiMsHibiscus / Daffodil

7:30AM – 5PM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Expo Registration Desk

7:30AM – 8:30AM MORNING BEvERAGE SERvICE Floral Ballroom Foyer

8:30AM – 9:45AM

Protecting Your Community’sCultural Heritage:

Historic Building & Fine Arts RiskThom Rickert,

Trident Public Risk Solutions

Drug Problems:How to Prepare for the Next Wave

of Pharmaceutical InnovationMark Netoskie & Barbara Hamer,

CIGNA

Disability Management in a Non-Network EnvironmentBetsy Ramos, City of Houston

Aysim Foreman,Injury Management Organization

Roadmap to Campus SecurityMichelle Faust, NAS

10AM – 10:30AM BEvERAGE BREAK WITH ExHIBITORS Expo Hall C

10:45AM – 12PM

Surviving a Security BreachLinda Spacek, Cindy Conyers

& Mike Sturm,City of San Marcos

Journey to WellnessMichael Garza & Darren Bruton, AeTNA

Sam Trujillo & Vere Acosta,County of el Paso

elisa Holquin, HUB International

Integrated Disability Management and

Absence Tracking ProgramsHeather Luiz & Jody Moses,

York Risk Services Group

Risk Managers Speak Out:Seven Key Findings from

PRIMA’s Loss Control SurveyFrank Altiere & David Weightman,

PMA Companies

12:15PM – 1:30PM AWARDS LUNCHEON Expo Hall A-2&3

1:30PM – 2:45PM

Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Market and Structuring Complex

Insurance Property ProgramsJohnny Fontenot & Robert Waggoner,

McGriff / BB&TTina Paquet, City of Houston

emma Garner, CRC/SwettMathew Yallop, Lloyds of London

Employer Options for Medicare Retirees

Jo Ann Wetzel, UnitedHealthCare

The Proof is in the Data:Applying Predictive Analytics

to ReduceWorkers’ Compensation Risks

Skip Brechtel,CCMSI

School Gun violenceSgt. Robert Wood,

Mansfield ISD

2:45PM – 3:15PM BEvERAGE BREAK WITH ExHIBITORS Expo Hall C

3:30PM – 4:45PM

Be a Subrogation Superhero! Get Organized … Follow Through …

Collect Funds … Close ClaimsRetha Youell & Dee Dee Vargas,

City of College Station

How Did Dental Fare in Congress? A Surprising Look at

Where Dental Stands in the Current Political Landscape

Jeff Album, Delta Dental Insurance Company

Indirect WC Costs:The Hidden Part of the Iceberg

That Sinks ShipsGlenn Backus,

Alternative Service ConceptsJim Revis & Christina Ford, City of Plano

Kevin O’Sadnick, Safety National

Occupational Driving Safety Programs: The Missing Link

in Most Safety and Health Management Systems

Karen Puckett,TDI–Div. of Workers’ Comp

Lisa Robinson, NSC

4:45PM – 6PM SPONSOR ExHIBITOR APPRECIATION RECEPTION Expo Hall C

wed – nov. 15 general risk ManageMentFloral Hall A-1

eMployee benefitsFloral Hall A-2

workers’ coMpFloral Hall B door priZe drawings

after closing session.

you Mustbe present

to win!

8AM – 12PM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Floral Ballroom Foyer

8AM – 9AM MORNING BEvERAGE SERvICE Floral Ballroom Foyer

9AM – 10:15AMUnmanned Aircraft Systems

Avelaino McGibbon, Rimkus Consulting Group

Decreasing Healthcare Costs While Improving Care with Data Analytics

Dr. Jack McCallum & Scott Roloff, IntegerHealth Technologies

Workers’ Compensation:New Law 2017

Adrienne Gasser & Stuart Colburn,Downs Stanford, P.C.

10:30AM – 12:15PM CLOSING SESSION / KEYNOTE: STAYING ON COURSE IN A SEA OF CONSTANT CHANGE with Dr. Robert Emery, Floral Hall B

T e x A S P O L I T I C A L S U B D I V I S I O N S

M U N I C H R e

S A F e T Y N A T I O N A L

M I D W e S T e M P L O Y e R S C A S U A L T Y C O M P A N Y

O N e B e A C O N G O V e R N M e N T R I S K

V A N T A G e B e N e F I T S A D M I N I S T R A T O R S

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

TASB Risk Management Fund

Texas Association of Counties

TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool

Travelers

HCA Asset Management, LLC

AIG

Davis Vision

Frost Insurance Agency, Inc.

Duff & Phelps

IMO Managed Care

Humana

Genesis Management & Insurance Services

Select Physical Therapy

1-2-1 Claims

First Financial

Trident Public Risk Solutions

Medical Consultants Network

Claims Administrative Services, Inc.

Lytx, Inc. DriveCam

Chubb

CCMSI

Trinity Review Services

Delta Dental Insurance Company

Origami Risk

PMOA, Inc.

Carlisle Insurance Agency, Inc.

Commercial Risk Services

Absolute Data Processing

Mitchell

Meridian Investigations Group

CHSI Technologies

ICA

Texas Alcohol & Drug Testing

Riddell Sports

conference happenings our generous sponsors 2016-2017

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surplus lines staMping office of texas

old republic

See Schedule-At-A-Glance (at left) for event locations.

sundayOUR DRIvING CONCERN: TRAIN THE TRAINER — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.National Safety Council’s program for employers/employees provides presentation skills, in conjunction with traffic safety curriculum and resources, to address driver behaviors on (and off) the job that are costly to Texas employers. Offered to registered conference attendees at no additional fee. MUST PRE-REGISTER … info: txdrivingconcern.org/free-employer-training

PUTT & PAMPER PRE-CONFERENCE EvENTS — GOLF: 9 a.m. / SPA: variesHosted by McGriff, Seibels & Willams of Texas at Moody Gardens. Limited spots available. MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE CONFERENCE AND PRE-REGISTER FOR EvENTS BY OCT. 2 DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE. Pamper/Spa event is available only on Sunday and to Public entity registrants.

WELCOME RECEPTION — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.Beverages and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

mondayCONFERENCE SESSIONS COMMENCE — 8:30 a.m.Check out the Schedule-At-A-Glance to identify your top choices to attend.

OPENING KEYNOTE — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Speaker and topic details on Intro page.

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON — 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.Meet your chapter leadership (including a National PRIMA representative) as they report on accomplishments of the organization.

GRAND OPENING & DESSERT WITH ExHIBITORS — 1 p.m.Immediately following the Membership Luncheon, dessert will be served in the exhibit hall. Preview cutting-edge risk management products/services before heading off to the afternoon educational sessions at 1:45 p.m.

NETWORKING IN THE ExHIBIT HALL — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.enjoy a light snack and beverage while visiting our exhibitors and sponsors. Complete your game card for Tuesday afternoon’s door prize drawings.

CASINO NIGHT & DINNER — 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.Following the networking with exhibitors, join your fellow attendees for Texas PRIMA’s signature networking event. enjoy casino games, a dinner buffet, and live music from The Grooves. ATTIRE: BEACH CASUAL

tuesdayAWARDS LUNCHEON — 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Texas PRIMA award winners and scholarship recipients will be recognized.

ExHIBIT HALL ACTIvITIES (with exhibitors):Beverage Breaks (2) — 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Sponsor & exhibitor Appreciation Reception — 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.

wednesdayCLOSING KEYNOTE & DOOR PRIZES — 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Speaker and topic details on Intro page. Must be present to win prizes!

registration desk hours

sunday12 p.M. / 6:30 p.M

monday7:30 a.M. / 6 p.M

tuesday7:30 a.M. / 5 p.M.

wednesday8 a.M. / 12 p.M.

conference registration informationRegistration includes entrance to all educational sessions and exhibit Hall, plus these events:

SUNDAY … Welcome Reception MONDAY … Membership Luncheon, Networking in exhibit Hall, Casino Night & Dinner TUESDAY … Awards Luncheon, Sponsor Appreciation Reception

Additional guest tickets may be purchased for Casino Night & Dinner ($65), and the Membership or Awards Luncheons ($50).

cancellations & refundsWritten cancellations (postmarked on or before Friday, Oct. 6, 2017) will receive a refund,minus a $25 processing fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER FRIDAY, OCT. 6, 2017. Refunds will not be issued for conference “no-shows.” All refunds will be issued post-conference.

exhibition informationThe 2017 exPO offers access to the latest information and products available in the risk management, insurance, safety and employee benefit fields. Representatives from exhibiting companies will be available to discuss products and services offering solutions to public entity needs on a one-on-one basis. Registrants are encouraged to visit the exhibit Hall for updated information and opportunities to win valuable prizes throughout the exhibition. exhibition hours (and activities) are as follows:

MONDAY Grand Opening & Dessert with exhibitors .......... 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Beverage Break with exhibitors ....................... 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Networking with exhibitors ................................... 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. TUESDAY Refreshment Breaks (2) with exhibitors ........ 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. / 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Sponsor & exhibitor Appreciation Reception .... 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Moody gardens hotel & conference center7 Hope Boulevard | Galveston, Texas 77554

MENTION TExAS PRIMA TO RECEIvE THE SPECIAL CONFERENCE RATE.Limited number of government rate rooms available to qualifying guests.

plus applicable tax

hotel reservation deadline oct. 18, 2017NOV. 9-18, 2017

special rate availability

special texas prima conference rate

$139 single / double

to book conference accommodation

888-388-8484 or TEXASPRIMA.ORG

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qCHECK card number: _______________________________________________ security code (required): ____________________

q MASTERCARD cardholder phone number: _____________________________________ expiration date: ___________________________

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE (from the registration option that you selected above) ....................................................... $ __________________

PUTT / PAMPER (check one): q$20 GOLF PUBLIC eNTITY q$80 GOLF CORPORATe q $20 SPA OFFeR VALID THRU OCT. 2 ONLY $ __________________

ExTRA TICKETS (purchase ONLY if you are NOT a conference registrant or need tickets in addition to the event tickets included with registration)

- for Casino Night & Dinner ......................................................................................... $65 each x ________extra tickets $ __________________

- for Membership Luncheon ....................................................................................... $50 each x ________extra tickets $ __________________

- for Awards Luncheon ............................................................................................... $50 each x ________extra tickets $ __________________

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I DO NOT plan to attend: q WELCOME RECEPTION ......... SUNDAY 6 P.M. to 7 P.M.

q MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON ..... MONDAY 11:45 A.M. to 1 P.M.

q CASINO NIGHT & DINNER ...... MONDAY 7 P.M. to 12 A.M.

q AWARDS LUNCHEON ............ TUESDAY 12:15 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.

fees due / subtotal … complete this section, indicating corresponding payment amounts; enter total in TOTAL PAYMENT DUE / ENCLOSED below.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: • exhibit Hall & Session access

• Welcome Reception

• Casino Night & Dinner (1 ticket)

• Sponsor Appreciation Reception

• (2) Luncheons

• One-year Texas PRIMA Membership * Public entity $75 … Risk Pool $150 … Corporate $225

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register online at texasprima.orgor print clearly to complete form. ALL FIeLDS ReqUIReD.

oct. 17 or earlier:

q$380* PUBLIC eNTITY

q$555* RISK POOL

q$630* CORPORATe

the sunday fun-day extras:

q$ 0 OUR DRIVING CONCeRN TRAINING = PRE-REG. REqUIRED

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q$20 SPA / PUBLIC eNTITIeS ONLY = OFFER vALID THRU OCT. 2

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