The most ambitious effort to date for the Lone Star Virtual AHU Chapter has been the in-person Roadshow held September 15th in Lubbock at the Overton Hotel. Thanks to committee chairs, Tonya Booth and Mike Avery, both previous TAHU Presidents, the program agenda was filled with timely and interesting topics. The best part was if you registered by September 1st the event was FREE!
The day began with an optional two-hour Ethics CE presented by Tonya Booth followed by the day’s program. We enjoyed a motivational presentation by author, Catherine Walker. There was a Texas Legislative Update by TAHU Lobbyists, Shannon and Mike Meroney followed by a Federal Legislative Update presented by Misty Baker, NAHU Legislative Chair. During lunch Kelly Fristoe, NAHU President, addressed the attendees and shared his vision for the future of NAHU, TAHU and local chapters. He stressed the importance of engagement to further secure and maintain our place in the health insurance market. Tiffany Jones with Ameriflex wrapped up the day with a session on Section 125/FSA/HSA/COBRA updates.
We were fortunate to have Representative Dustin Burrows, address us. He represents District 83 (Lubbock) as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives and is chair of the House Calendars Committee. He shared the work he has been doing and expectations for the coming legislative session.
In addition, Representative elect, Carl Tepper, addressed attendees. He will represent District 84 as Representative John Frullo did not seek re-election. He is a lifelong Republican and has plans to serve his district in Austin. Among some of his efforts are to secure the border, preserve the second amendment and ensure the integrity of our elections.
There were more than 50 registrants and plans are to make this event bigger next year and perhaps schedule a similar event in another location. We appreciate the support of our sponsors, Benefit Mall, The Insurance Exchange, Warner Pacific and Baylor Scott & White. Without our sponsors this event would not have been possible.
Remember, if you are a current AHU member of ANY Texas Chapter you can participate in any of the scheduled virtual programs sponsored by Lone Star at NO CHARGE. Be sure to check our website regularly for scheduled programs.