News & Views

The September 2008 edition of News & Views is now available. Our quarterly newsletter is distributed via e-mail to members during the months of March, June, September, and December. Please visit this section of the Fund's Web site often and send your comments, questions, or corrections to Ron Garza at 800.482.7276, ext. 2275.  

September 2008: Volume 11, Number 4

What's inside?

• The Fund Welcomes New Members!  
• “TASB, It’s a Medical Only Claim. Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You”
• Upgrade Your Risk Management Knowledge: Attend One of the 2008 Fund Fall Seminars! 
• 2009 Fund Innovation Award Application Now On Line
• Preparing for Catastrophic Events
• Inspecting Your Playground Inspections
• Mechanical Lifting and Man-Lift Equipment
• Construction Projects—Coverage and Safety
• Austin ISD Prevails In IDEA Hearing

Archives

For archived newsletters from September 2007 and earlier, refer to the Downloads box on the right side of this page. Online archives are below.

June 2008 issue
March 2008 issue
December 2007 issue

Meet the Editorial Board Members!

Ron Garza - Risk Management Communications Coordinator, is the Web Site and News & Views contact for Risk Management and can be reached at x2275.

Stacy Hobbs - Risk Management Education and Training Manager, ext. 7233.

James Ezell - Risk Management Services' attorney handling Unemployment Compensation claims questions and hearings, ext. 6258.

Herman Wilks - Department Director of Workers' Compensation, ext. 7272.

June Kissinger - Division Director of Member Support Services, ext. 3545.

Jennifer Kolbasinski - Manager of Program Administration, Underwriting Administration, ext. 6152.

Charles Hueter - Loss Prevention Program Coordinator I, ext. 6305.

Nicki Hess - Property/Casualty Underwriting Manager, ext. 6306.

Ashley Purcella - Loss Prevention Consultant I, ext. 6246.

Marcos Mendoza - Assistant Division Director of Property/Casualty Claims, x3614

Todd Shade - Assistant Director of Risk Management Marketing, x3528

Roy Wheeler - Program Director of Risk Management Marketing, x6252

Questions? Contact the Editor

To be added to the mailing list or to voice questions, corrections, or comments, please contact Ron Garza at 800.482.7276, extension 2275. Otherwise, respond to an article by contacting one of the Editorial Board members.