VERITAS NEWSLETTER AND
TRIVIA CONTEST
OCTOBER 2016 Fall is finally here! There is a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to turn. It is so awesome to see God's handiwork this time of year. It is a great time to take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway or visit a local pumpkin patch or apple orchard. Of course, football season is in full swing so curling up with some great football food is a fun option too! Regardless of what you do, enjoy this wonderful time of year!
It's Socktober at Veritas! We have a collection box in our office so please stop by to say hello and help the local area homeless at the same time!  | ***MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT***
Are you turning 65 soon? If so, come see us during the Medicare Open Enrollment period. Open Enrollment runs from October 15, 2016 through December 7, 2016
As you all know, Halloween is October 31st. I remember the excitement as a child like it was yesterday..… What would I dress up as (I bet we don't see many clown costumes this year!)? How much candy would I get? And of course the hope for nothing but my favorites. Did you know that in 2010 Americans consumed roughly 25 pounds of candy per person? It is believed a large portion is consumed by kids on and during the days immediately following Halloween. Candy consumption has actually declined over the last few years. In 1997, each American ate more than 27 pounds a year. That data is from the census bureau. As I now experience the Halloween fun with my children. I also remember the need for safety. So if you're heading out trick or treating this year with kids, here are a few safety tips always worth sharing: - Never trick-or-treat alone.
- Plan the entire route and make sure everyone knows what it is. Visit only houses where the lights are on.
- Walk on sidewalks when possible. Don't cut across yards. Debris can be a tripping hazard. Don't run!
- Make sure that you are wearing a flame retardant costume. Don't play near lit jack-o-lanterns.
- Carry a watch, a flashlight, an alarm whistle and a cellular phone.
- Wear reflective tape on your costume so drivers can see you.
- Check all candy before you eat it and immediately throw out any candy that appears to have been opened or tampered with.
I found a neat safety education game kids can play on the Internet.
http://www.halloweenmagazine.com/play.html
I wish you a safe and happy Halloween! Try not to eat too much candy!
TRIVIA!
CONGRATULATIONS TO
BARBARA DRAY
for being selected as our September winner!
Thanks for participating Barbara!
OCTOBER TRIVIA
What item are we collecting during the month of October to help the homeless population?
Good luck!
RULES Respond with the correct answer and you will be entered in to a drawing to receive a gift card to a local eatery. Your name will also be mentioned in next month's newsletter.
The drawing will be held at 10AM on Friday, October 21
Good luck! | |
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Grace & Peace,
Andrew Darlington CRM, CIC, CBIA, AAI
***Typed qith tumbs or used voice to text soplease forgive the gramatical errora.***
Veritas Risk Management & Insurance Services
PO Box 4539 Johnson City, TN 37602
Phone- (423)292-4142
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