Red River Mutual

Golf Tournament Nets $10,000 for Firefighters’ Burn Fund

cfriesen@redrivermutual.com — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:32:51 +0000

The Red River Mutual Golf Invitational held on June 30, 2010 at Pine Ridge Golf Course, raised $5,000 for the Manitoba Firefighters Burn Fund through a $30/donation from each player. Red River Mutual then matched the donation for a cheque presentation of $10,000 to Martin Johnson, Chairman of the Firefighters Burn Fund. Martin said “we were thinking the amount would be around $3,000, the cheque for $10,000 was a great surprise”

Red River Mutual also announced that it is entering a longer term agreement with the Burn Fund to sponsor fire safety trailers across the province. VP of Sales and Marketing, Chad Friesen said “This is an exciting time to be associated with Red River Mutual. Brokers, policyholders, and our staff are responding very positively to our new mission to excemplify the “Modern Mutual”. Part of that mission includes our investment in loss prevention. We believe an insurance company should work to protect customers from loss rather than just dealing with a loss when it occurs. We look to differentiate Red River Mutual (and our brokers) from the industry as the regional partner that cares first about the safety of it’s policyholders. We look forward to releasing more components to our loss prevention initiative over the next 12-18 months”.

Helping Hand at Habitat

ilse — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:23:55 +0000

For 2010, Red River Mutual is a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg. In addition to funding, several Red River staff will be taking part in a ‘sustainable’ home build this summer. Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg, founded in 1987, has built 179 homes offering partner families a hand up, not a hand out. Families are able to purchase their homes with a no down payment, interest free mortgage with payments geared to family income rather than the value of the property thus allowing them to build equity in their home. For more information visit www.habitat.mb.ca

$18,000 support for MCC and MEDA

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:00:23 +0000

As a mutual, we have no stockholders. Policyholders own the company. This means we can focus on the safety and enhancement of communities rather than on generating stockholder returns. For us, community refers to both the people in our home towns and the larger world community. We trust MCC and MEDA to provide us a link to communities around the world. Red River Mutual is proud to once again support the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA).

Through MEDA, faith-oriented business owners, executives and leaders are able to integrate their life values with business in practical ways to help the poor. They are committed to using their faith and abilities in their businesses, communities, and around the world. To learn more about MEDA please visit www.mcc.org

Most recently, MCC has responded to the earthquake in Haiti, but they also continue to work in dozens of other countries to meet basic needs, build stronger communities and strive for peace and justice. To learn more about their efforts visit www.mcc.orgDirector.

Doug Schatz of Red River Mutual presents a cheque for $9,000 to Peter Rempel – MCC Manitoba Executive Director.

Doug Schatz of Red River Mutual presents a cheque for $9,000 to Bob Kroeker – MEDA Director.

Altona and Area Empty Stocking Fund

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:38:42 +0000

Last year, the Altona and Area Empty Stocking Fund provided Christmas hampers for 165 families and gifts for more than 400 children. Red River Mutual staff members raised $3,972 towards the Empty Stocking Fund. Red River matched these funds for a total of $7,944. Staff members raised the funds by organizing a Walk-N-Roll-A-Thon on June 11, 2009.

The event included a choice of three different routes to walk, run, rollerblade or cycle. Participants raised funds through seeking pledges and the day ended with a BBQ in the park.

Supporting Fire Prevention and firefighting in Saskatchewan

ilse — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:13:09 +0000

Red River is committed to supporting fire prevention and firefighting efforts in Saskatchewan. Recently, Red River Mutual partnered with Cathedral Insurance to donate $2,000 to the Estevan Fire Department and their new fire detector program. The fire detector program is a brainchild of Dustin Sands, one of the dedicated volunteer firefighters. Red River Mutual also recently donated $1,260 to the Moose Jaw Fire Department and, in partnership with Cornerstone Insurance, donated $2,000 to the RM of Buckland Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

Buckland Fire Chief, Jim Miller, said “When money is donated we like to put it toward something that can be singled out that shows where the money went. I will put the money towards a new hydraulic rescue ram. The ram will be used on our new unit for rescue at car accidents and also at the different occasions for special rescue.”

Red River Mutual is in the protection business. Like most insurers, we help people recover from loss. But we believe an insurance company can be much more than that. Our mission is to help people avoid loss in the first place.

Pictured from left to right are Koel Nerland, Bryan Van Tassel, Rob Halsall and Bill Howes from the Moose Jaw Fire Department along with Herb Kannnenberg of Red River Mutual.

Pictured from left to right are Doug Trapp of Cathedral Insurance, Doug Deren and Dustin Sands from the Estevan Fire Department and Herb Kannnenberg of Red River Mutual.

Red River gives Manitoba’s Fire Departments a Boost

ilse — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:07:47 +0000

As part of our commitment to supporting fire prevention and firefighting efforts in Manitoba, Red River Mutual recently made donations to Fire Departments throughout Manitoba including donations of $1,000 to the Glenboro – South Cypress Fire Department, $2,000 to the MacGregor Fire Department, $1,760 to the Hamiota Fire Department, $1,500 to the Ste. Rose Du Lac Fire, and $1,000 to the Melita Fire Department.

According to the Office of the Fire Commissioner, there are between 5,000 and 6,000 fires that result in loss each year in Manitoba alone. Red River Mutual is in the protection business. Like most insurers, we help people recover from loss. But we believe an insurance company can be much more than that. Our mission is to help people avoid loss in the first place.

Mike Grantham of Red River Mutual presents a cheque for $2,000 to Chris Leckie – Fire Chief of the MacGregor Fire Department

Mike Grantham of Red River Mutual, along with Carma Kirk of Hatfield Insurance, presents a cheque for $1,760 to Ed Beamish – Fire Chief of the Hamiota Fire Department.

Mike Grantham of Red River Mutual, along with Ernie Tucker of Andrew Agencies, presents a cheque for $1,500 to Darel Vandenbosch – Fire Chief of the Ste. Rose Du Lac Fire Department.

Mike Grantham of Red River Mutual, along with Brent Pringle of Wallis Agencies, presents a cheque for $1,000 to Steve Bjornson – Fire Chief of the Glenboro – South Cypress Fire Department.

Mike Grantham of Red River Mutual, along with Keith McMaster of McMaster Insurance, presents a cheque for $1,000 to David Lamb – Fire Chief of the Melita Fire Department.

Making Dreams Come True

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:55:54 +0000

Red River Mutual is proud to once again support the Westman Dreams For Kids Foundation. As a mutual, we have no stockholders. Policyholders own the company. This means we can focus on the safety and enhancement of our communities rather than on generating stockholder returns. We are committed to giving back to our communities and feel there is no greater investment than the support we provide our children.We encourage the Westman Dreams For Kids Foundation in their efforts to give children facing a serious illness, disability or health challenge, something to smile about. To learn more about their efforts visit www.westmandreamsforkids.ca

Mike Grantham of Red River Mutual presents a cheque for $2,000 to Verna Lenton – President of Westman Dreams For Kids Foundation.