ARTICLE FROM
EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS
January 15, 2010
“Dear Protective Associates,
In response to the horrific conditions caused by
the recent earthquake in Haiti, the Protective
Life Foundation is making a $15,000 gift in
support of the relief efforts being orchestrated
by the American Red Cross. Our contribution
will be sent to the International Response Fund
for the specific purpose of aiding those so
terribly traumatized by this natural disaster.”
Kate Cotton Protective Life Foundation
“Thank you…my prayers have been answered.”Bridgit Davis-Young
“Thank you for this initiative. I know that all of the employees here are proud to have this contribution comefrom the Foundation.”Tommy Angelillo
“Thanks for what the Foundation does and for the differenceit makes.”Starr Gill
“Wow! That’s a generous donation! Thank you for sharingthe information with me. I’m proud to work for a companywith such a giving heart.”Keri Till
“I think it is great that Protective is doing the Red Cross donation.”Sallie Bryant
“I’m sure many of us were pleased to hear our companywould be sending a contribution to the Red Cross concerning the Haiti disaster. We are all are all having economic times right now, but that’s nothing compared tothe suffering there. Thank you for being a company that reflects the right values.” Bonnie Priebe
“WOW! I’m so happy… THANK YOU so much.”Angelia Taylor
“Thank you!!! I have watched some of the news coverage, and it breaksmy heart.”David Loper
“Speaking of the right thing to do…!!!”Ellen Michael
Employees respond to Protective’s gift to the
relief efforts for Haiti
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Wayne Hall, Mark Cyphert
Tommy Duncan
Leigh Bern
Tournament Registration Station
“We would like to thank all of our sponsors
for the second annual Protective Life IT
Charity Golf Tournament which was held on
Thursday, April 29, at Eagle Point Golf Club.
We had beautiful weather this year with
136 golfers. We raised a total of $7,737.04.
This total will be matched by The
Protective Foundation for a grand
total of $15,474.08 to be distributed
evenly to First Light Women’s Shelter
and the Firehouse Shelter for Men.”
2010 PROTECTIVE LIFE ITCHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
BENEFITING FIRST LIGHT AND
THE FIREHOUSE SHELTER
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Serving those o serve oe, continued
Amy McCoy, Shannon Scott
The Winning Team (L to R) Cory Clark, Amanda Stevens,Robert Robinson, Mark Culp, Chris Bergen, Sidney Douglas
(L to R) Jeff Ball and Mark Cyphert present a check in the amount of $7,737 toRuth Crosby, Executive Director of First Light.
Steve Freeman, Executive Director of The Firehouse Shelter, receives a donation of $7,737 from Mark Cyphert.
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PROTECTIVE HOSTS THE 5TH ANNUAL
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
D.I.V.A.S!* LUNCHEON
*Developing Initiatives and Values Among Sisters
D.I.V.A.S! Steering Committee (L to R) Leslie Wampol of Alabama Power Company, Yolanda Sullivan of Vulcan Materials, Kate Cotton of Protective Life Corporation, Ann Haas of Arlington Partners, Denise Canfield of Regions Financial Corporation, Lessie Brady of First Commercial Bank,Eleanor Griffin of Southern Progress Corporation, Carla Roberson of Alabama Power Company,Shirley Fagan of O’Neal Steel, Hailey Hutchinson of the United Way of Central Alabama
Alie B. Gorrie
Terri Sewell, Samuetta Nesbitt
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Serving those o serve oe, continued
(L to R) Caroline Bolvig, HaileyHutchinson, Betts Drennen
Kate Friedman Lourie,Cathy Friedman
Dudley Reynolds
Protective’s “D.I.V.A.S!” Front Row (L to R) Lisa Ramsay, Leigh Bern,Barbara Aland, Kate Darden, Kathy Britton Back Row (L to R) Eva Robertson,Rita Fulton, Wendy Evesque, Teresa Pearce, Laura Goeb, Lynn Williams,Emily Amberson, Tashea Stanley, Kate Cotton
Protective’s “D.I.V.A.S!” Front Row (L to R) Jen Sovero, Kate Cotton, Stella Swetnick, Teresa Pearce, Lori Oswald, Rachel Goodson, Laura DudleyBack Row (L to R) Lisa Ramsay, Amy McCoy, Tashea Stanley, Rita Fulton,Eva Robertson, Barbara Aland, Leigh Bern, Michele Pawlik, Judy Herron,Karen Kelly, Leisa Daniell
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“STRENGTH IN NUMBERS”Protective’s 2010 – 2011 United Way Campaign
Employee Goal - $450,000 Amount Pledged - $453,548
Protective’s United Way campaign
began with a wonderful kick-off party
and United Way agency fair. Johnny
Johns, Protective’s Chairman, President
& CEO, spoke about the critical role that
United Way serves in our community,
and employees had the opportunity to
visit with representatives from 20
United Way agencies.
(L to R) Lance Black, Stephane Goyer, Anil Manji
Melanie McNary, Brandi Hill
Stephen Heacock, Scott Adams
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Johnny Johns offers comments about the United Way.
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Kate Watson, United Way’s Liaison for Protective
American Cancer Society display
Steven Denny, Phil Passafiume
Staff from Big Brothers Big Sisters
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United Way Meetings
Hatton Smith, Johnny Johns
(L to R) Betts Drennen, Caroline Bolvig,Kate Watson, Johnny Johns
Kristi Breaux, Terri Milstead
(L to R) Mike Bell, Kala O’Brien, Lance Black
Katherine TierneyRally Speaker
Robert BeemanRally Speaker
Melanie McNaryRally Speaker
Serving those o serve oe, continued
UNITED WAY
MEETINGS
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WINNERS OF DRAWINGSAT THE UNITED WAY RALLIES
(L to R) Sandra Crawford, Tamika Ashley, Dawn Hart,Diane Vandergriff, Voncile Washington
(L to R) Adelle Gilbert, Dana Flenor, Shonda Walter,Donna Ray, Vera Williams
(L to R) Rhonda Hester, Kim Perry, Phillip Earle, Dimerous Hatcher, Holly Brown
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United Way MeetingsServing those o serve oe, continued
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THE INTERNAL AUDIT TEAM PREPARES AND SERVES LUNCH
AT FIRST LIGHT, A SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Front Row (L to R) Stephanie Nation, Jennifer Martin, Lorine Kallaher, Tonya Sparks, Kristie Pritchett
Back Row (L to R) Derry Herring, Patrick Flynn, Michael Wade, Heather Smitherman, Stanton Kelley, David Hall
Patrick Flynn
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PROTECTIVE’S COMPANY-WIDE HOLIDAY INITIATIVE
In December, eleven of Protective’s
offices throughout the country joined
hands in support of the Company’s
Christmas ingathering, “Opening
Hearts, Sharing Joy.” Each office
chose to support at least one local
nonprofit through the collection of
food, critically-needed items and
monetary contributions.
Susan Parker donates clothing.
Bobbie Headley adds to the growing collection of toys and clothing.
Birmingham, AL
United Way MeetingsServing those o serve oe, continued
Bannockburn, IL Angel Tree in support of students
in the Chicago Public School
System who are in temporary
living situations
Birmingham, AL Salvation Army Angel Tree
Oak Mountain Missions Ministries
Brentwood, TN Salvation Army Angel Tree
Calabasas, CA West Valley Food Pantry
Cincinnati, OH Holly Hill Children’s Services
Elgin, IL Toys for Paws
Toys for Tots
Winter coat drive
Kansas City, KS Harvesters
SafeHome
Minnetonka, MN The Humane Society of Minnesota
The Listening House
Omaha, NE Omaha Food Bank
Richmond, VA William Byrd Community House
St. Louis, MO St. Martha’s Hall
OFFICE SELECTED NONPROFIT(S)
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