The kiddos of Emerling Floss Murphy & Associates have almost completed their first month of school!
They are also helping us kick off some exciting changes to our company newsletter - where we hope to incorporate some more personal touches to share with our EFM&A family!
Above you'll see:
Ayrianna & Robert - Wendie Pagel
Everly - Sam Meyer
Max - Grandson of Liz Pierce
Cody, Kyle & Camryn - Katelyn Fontana
Karoline - Gail's daughter, starting her 4th year of teaching 1st grade at Buffalo School #79
Melianna, Domenic & Madeline - Steve Julian
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The next quarterly meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 19th at 3:00 pm at the East Amherst Fire Hall!
Our offices will be closing at 2:30 pm!
Please plan on attending, and please be on time!
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On Friday, October 28th all are welcome to our Halloween Spooktacular Event!
From 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Employees, spouses, and care-takes are welcome to bring their kids in their costumes for trick-or-treating! CLICK HERE for a Grazing Day sign-up!
On Monday - please feel free to still dress in the Halloween spirit - but know that our office celebration will just be on Friday the 28th!
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The Holidays will be here before you know it!
Some of the retail stores started reminding us back in August!
Please plan for the Holiday Season and send in your PTO requests ASAP. The days book up quickly, and some requests are already in!
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SAVE THE DATE - EFM&A HOLIDAY PARTY |
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Speaking of the Holidays...SAVE THE DATE!
You and a guest are invited to the EFM&A Holiday Party will be held on Wednesday, December 7th at Timberlodge at Arrowhead (12292 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY 14001).
A formal invite to follow!
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Please give a warm EFM&A Welcome to Steve Julian. Steve joins us as the Business Development Team Lead, bringing with him many years of experience in Insurance and Business Development.
Outside of EFM&A, Steve enjoys Golf, Bowling, and spending time with his three kids (pictured above in the back-to-school photos).
We look forward to Steve's experience and leadership as EFM&A continues to grow!
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Please give another EFM&A welcome to Elizabeth Pierce, as our newest Commercial Lines Account Manager.
Liz has her CIC, FIPC and CISR, and brings with her a diverse background in commercial insurance, but is especially well-versed with construction and E&O.
She is a member of the Mohawk Valley Insurance Professionals, CIC.
Liz resides in Westmoreland, NY which is mid-state, near Utica, NY.
Outside of work, she loves spending time with her grandchildren, volunteering and gardening! Welcome, Liz!
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Speaking of new team members...We're Hiring!
We currently have open positions for both Commercial Lines and Personal Lines Account Managers!
We are looking for talented team members such as yourself, to join our growing family. Please feel free to share this with your contacts and other professionals you know!
This is also posted on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages - so please feel free to share from that platform as well. Applications can be submitted online - simply - CLICK HERE!
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SMALL GESTURE LEADS TO BIG SUCCESS |
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In honor of his birthday month, here is a wonderful success story shared by Mark Medole: |
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10 years ago, somebody had recommended I dine at a restaurant up in Lockport called Cammarata’s. My wife and I went in for dinner and as we approached the entrance- there was a sign indicating that the Lockport Lions Club meets there for their weekly meetings. This got my interest as I was and still am a Clarence Lions club member.
Owner Bob Cammarata came over to the table to see how our diners were at that point I introduced myself as a fellow lion’s club member and only to find out he was the president of the Lockport club at that time. With Both of us being Lions Members and both of us having a strong restaurant background- the connection was instant. I advised Bob at the time that I smartened up many years ago and got out of the hospitality industry and now was into Insurance. Several weeks after that encounter- Bob had called me and said “ Hey Mark, I enjoy doing business with people I like, and its a bonus if they understand my business. Can you come out to the restaurant and grab my insurance stuff to see what you can do for me.”
Went to the restaurant to pick up the paperwork; upon entering the icy, snow-covered sidewalk to get to the restaurant door - I noticed a beat-up old shovel leaning against the wall. Walked in and met Bob to obtain the info - I commented that maybe it’s time for a new shovel as slips and falls are big risks at restaurants - he advised me that he needed to get a new one. I left the restaurant, went to the hardware store, and purchased Bob a new shovel (he had no idea I was doing this).
I came back to the restaurant and shoveled the icy walk with the new shovel I had purchased for him. When I was done, I put the shovel in the restaurant coat room with my business card attached to it and left (Bob still had no idea I got him a shovel and shoveled for him)
The next day- I got a call from Bob, and he couldn’t thank me enough. 30 days later I wrote his business insurance package and have been doing so for ten years. Bob and I have grown to be great friends and strong advocates for each of our respective businesses. I believe our relationship would never have materialized without my Lions Club Community involvement
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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JOE FLOSS |
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“Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom, and we must always be ready to listen and respect other points of view” - Queen Elizabeth II
The life of Queen Elizabeth II was remarkable. She was the longest reigning monarch in history upon her death Sept 8t 2022 at age 96. She also holds the distinction of being the fourth longest reigning monarch of all time having spent 70 years on the throne!
In 1945, at the age of 18 and (before she became Queen), Elizabeth joined the women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service – a branch of the British Army. Believe it or not, she was trained as a truck driver and mechanic!
An Incredible woman and legacy!
Her quote above resonated with me as I have always said that in the insurance industry there is not one of us that knows it All. That is simply impossible!
Please remember, it is ok to be vulnerable and ask for help on any topic! The great thing about our agency is that we do have experts in so many areas available to assist you. And of course, it is expected that you speak up and be heard should you have questions or suggestions on how we might improve our efficiency or any process’ we currently have in place.
The owners and management team are always eager to learn from you!
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EMERLING FLOSS MURPHY & ASSOCIATES |
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