Association for Responsible Alternatives
to Workers' Compensation
CONFIDENTIAL MEMBER UPDATE
March 2024
Save the Date: ARAWC Connect 2024

ARAWC is thrilled to announce ARAWC Connect: Occupational Injury Conference on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, the day following the Kids’ Chance of Texas Annual Golf Tournament.

Stay tuned and check back on the ARAWC website for additional details.

Looking to elevate your brand’s visibility and engage with ARAWC’s community of occupational injury professionals?

Sponsor and exhibit at the event!

Email info@arawc.org for more information on becoming a sponsor.
Government Relations Updates
Federal Government Relations Update - Congressional Update
In late March, Congress finally agreed on and President Biden immediately signed the final six spending bills required to keep the government open until the end of September...

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Texas Government Relations Update
In case you missed it: watch ARAWC Government Relations Consultant's video update on: Texas Primary Elections Recap. The Texas 2024 primary runoffs will take place May 28.

Watch the Primary Elections Recap video here.
ARAWC Updates
New Episode Coming Soon:
Taylor Calvin, Sysco
In the next episode of Forecasting Success, Ryan Brannan sits down with Taylor Calvin, Senior Manager of State and Local Government Relations at Sysco.

In this episode, Taylor and Ryan delve into government relations within the food service industry, the advantages of injury benefit programs in Texas, how a similar model could benefit employers and employees in Florida, and broader impact of Sysco's operations, beyond its role as the world's largest food service distributor.
ARAWC Sponsors and Attends 2024 TCCRI Policy Forum
On April 4, 2024, ARAWC was proud to sponsor and attend the 2024 TCCRI Policy Forum in Austin, Texas.

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ARAWC Members: Join an ARAWC Committee! and Requests for Info
As a part of our member engagement initiative, we are encouraging all ARAWC members to join a committee. Please let us know which of the committees below you are most interested in via info@arawc.org

  1. Communications Committee: If you have a knack for storytelling or are skilled in digital communication, this is the place for you.
  2. Legal Committee: Ideal for those with a legal background or interest in policy development.
  3. Membership Committee: Your enthusiasm for networking and member engagement will drive our success.
  4. Expansion Committee: If you are interested in advocacy and public policy, especially in Florida, this committee is your platform to influence change.
  5. Claims & Insurance Committee: Perfect for those interested in market analysis and claims research within the Texas injury benefit program.
  6. QCARE Committee: Ideal for those passionate about ensuring legal compliance, fairness in benefits delivery, and promoting responsible employee care.

  • Please see the below links recently distributed requesting info from your company.



Please reach out to info@arawc.org with any questions!
Upcoming Events
October 28, 2024:
5th Annual Kids’ Chance of Texas Golf Tournament
Save the date for this year's annual Kids' Chance Golf Tournament in Lewisville, TX.

All proceeds will fund Kids’ Chance of Texas scholarships which help children whose parent was catastrophically injured at work.

Click here to learn more.
October 29, 2024:
ARAWC Connect: Occupational Injury Conference
Save the date for this year's ARAWC Connect conference.

This industry wide one-day event is for anyone involved with occupational injuries.

This conference is a place to connect, engage, and learn.

ARAWC membership is not required to attend.
Four Ways Members Support ARAWC
1. Share ARAWC membership information with your clients and business partners. For an example that you can share in management reports and client stewardship meetings, click here.

2. Encourage your clients to get the QCARE designation. Service providers can serve as an authorized representative to get the QCARE designation for their clients.

3. Volunteer to serve on an ARAWC committee. Click here to volunteer.

4. Present an educational session. Planning is in process now for ARAWC's continued educational offerings.

How can we support you? Let us know your thoughts and ideas.
If you need the password to log in to the Members Only section of the ARAWC website, please email info@arawc.org for assistance.

If there is someone you think would be great as a featured ARAWC Member Spotlight, we would love to know! Please send your recommendations to: info@arawc.org.
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