Dottie Lankford

TNAHU WELCOMES YOU!

Message from the President

Healthcare reform discussions continue to dominate both the local and national scene.  As your President, I want to encourage you, the professionals; to remain a positive influence in our industry and to your clients.  As we work to increase our Membership state wide for Tennessee and our voice amongst our elected officials, we are challenged with an uncertain and rapidly changing political landscape.  We must get the word out and raise awareness to our fellow professional and business partners with a strong message that we will and can make a difference.  We will continue to work with our partners (NAHU, our lobbyist, HUPAC and Legislative Committees) to represent our industry.  We need to continue to work with other professional and business partners to strengthen our position as ‘key players’ and to educate the population we serve.

                Over the next year, my number one goal is to ‘increase membership’ within our Tennessee Association.  I will be working with all local chapter Presidents by holding monthly conference calls and visiting each chapter across the state.   I can assure you that members of “your” state board are here to help you in any way they can to provide you with the education and resources you need to help your chapter grow.

                We need more agents, carriers and consultants involved in our association.  If you are an Insurance Professional, this is the place for you!  Make your voices heard and commit to being more involved in your local chapter, TNAHU and NAHU.  If you can’t serve on your local board at this time, consider serving on a particular committee within your chapter. 

                For current members, thank you for your support now and throughout the years of your membership.  I encourage you to continue to respond to your Operation Shouts, contributions to HUPAC, and to work toward the Triple Crown Award. 

                I want to thank our Past President, Chris Simmons, as well as the board for doing a phenomenal job last year.  Thank you for your commitment throughout the year!!!

                Thank you for allowing me to serve as your TNAHU President for 2009-2010.  I look forward to working with all of you this year!!!

Dottie Lankford