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Sunday, February 1, 2009 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2  
Lewer Increases Awards for Winners of Annual ‘Make your Mark’ Scholarship Contest
LewerMark Customer Service Team Commended for 99.98% Accuracy Rating and Recent Influx of ‘Fan Mail’
LewerMark Now Offers Secure Choice Individual Dental Plan in Selected Cities
Two New Members Join LewerMark Team
MUMBAI – Lessons Learned
Edmonds Community College, Morehead State University, and Lane Community College Now Represented on LewerMark Advisory Council
Take Care Treats One Millionth Patient
New ESTA Requirements Announced
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Patti Dennell, Claims Manager
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Lewer Increases Awards for Winners of Annual ‘Make your Mark’ Scholarship Contest
Hurry! The Deadline for Applications is March 1

In a recent press release, The Lewer Agency announced the continuation of the LewerMark “Make your Mark Scholarship” contest for the 2008/2009 school year, resulting in the fourth consecutive year The Lewer Agency has sponsored the program. The program benefits international students sponsored by a school enrolled in one or more of the LewerMark student insurance programs. Both inbound and study abroad students are invited to apply for one of three scholarships by submitting a 500-word essay that answers the question: “How will an international education help me make a difference in the world?

 
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LewerMark Customer Service Team Commended for 99.98% Accuracy Rating and Recent Influx of ‘Fan Mail’
 
At a recent Quarterly Manager's Meeting, customer service manager Rodney Vallejo and his “A” team’s performance ratings proved to be a high point. According to president Mike Lewer who expressed his appreciation during the meeting, Rodney and his team are “hitting on all cylinders.”  
 
  
 
LewerMark customer service manager, Rodney Vallejo, is proud of his "A Team" 
 

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LewerMark Now Offers Secure Choice Individual Dental Plan in Selected Cities
 
While the eyes may be the window to the soul, the mouth is a window to the body’s health. In recent months, numerous studies have confirmed that oral health is connected to overall health. Student health leaders on campuses across the U.S. are responding by adding dental coverage to their LewerMark plans. 
 

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Two New Members Join LewerMark Team
 
In December, The Lewer Agency was pleased to welcome two more additions to the LewerMark team. As the company's student insurance programs continue to be utilized on a growing number of campuses across the country, the expansion of the LewerMark team in the home office ensures the continuation of the prompt and personalized service clients have come to expect and value from the LewerMark team.
 
 
Anne Dondlinger, new LewerMark account manager
 

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MUMBAI – Lessons Learned
Assist America Responds to Recent Terrorist Attack in India

Mumbai is often characterized as the ‘New York of India.’ This city of 13.6 million residents is the entertainment and financial capital of India and is known for its openness, opportunity, and diversity of communities and cultures. That such a horrific incident as the recent terrorist attacks could occur in Mumbai simply reinforces the fact that such an incident could occur anywhere.
 

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Edmonds Community College, Morehead State University, and Lane Community College Now Represented on LewerMark Advisory Council
 
The final 2008 LewerMark Advisory Council Meeting was conducted via conference call, hosted by Lewer team members, president Mike Lewer, director Jeff Crawford, manager Rodney Vallejo, and account manager Andrew Fuller on October 16. Lewer officially welcomed three new members during the call. 
 

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Take Care Treats One Millionth Patient
Consumers ‘Widely Embrace’ Walk-In Health Care Clinics

On January 13, 2009, Take Care Health Systems, operating Take Care retail health clinics at Walgreen's pharmacies nationwide, celebrated the milestone of servicing its one millionth patient. Response to the clinics by the general public indicates that Take Care continues to satisfy the health care needs of a growing number of consumers.
 

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New ESTA Requirements Announced
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The Lewer Agency’s emergency services provider, Assist America, has issued an alert announcing new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Electronic System Travel Authorization (ESTA) requirements. Effective January 12, 2009, all travelers from the 34 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required to provide biographical information online through the ESTA prior to entering the United States.   
 

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Mailbag
 
“Thank you again SO much for your help with the EOB that my son has received (and has not found a way to send to me!). I wanted to respond with a copy to your manager to let him know how helpful, courteous and supportive you have been through this process. Thank you again. You are terrific!” – LewerMark student parent in an email to customer service representative Christine Manning and her manager, Rodney Vallejo 
 

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Patti Dennell Wins Award: Lewer recognized the accomplishments of several VIP team members at its annual employee meeting and awards presentation in Kansas City, December 22. Individuals honored included LewerMark claims manager, Patti Dennell, who was named 2008 "Manager of the Year." 

Mike Lewer presents veteran Lewer Performance Club member, Patti Dennell, with the 2008 'Manager of the Year" award 

Regional NAFSA Conference Highlights: The regional NAFSA conferences were an "exceptional success," reported LewerMark director, Jeff Crawford. "There was much interest in the pharmacy clinic feature of the LewerMark plan and our dental program. And what can you say about having to travel to Hawaii on business? I enjoyed meeting a number of representatives from schools in California at the conference. The ELS Language Centers, which has over 30 locations across the country, was a main sponsor of the Hawaii conference."
LewerMark sales representative Patti Gagliano with raffle winner, David Muusz, at the recent regional NAFSA conference in Lincolnshire. David, from the University of Chicago, won a gourmet coffee basket donated by The Lewer Agency 

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