The first quarter of 2021 at
NYCM Insurance was filled with excitement for the new year and
ways to focus even closer on our corporate philanthropic efforts to our local communities. Read on to learn
more about what we’ve been up to over the last few months and how we’ve been
maintaining
relationships during this time apart.
Celebrating 2020 Virtually as a Team
Each year we take the time to celebrate the previous
year’s accomplishments and discuss plans for our future together as a team. Our
annual corporate retreat
is always memorable, as it is the one time each year that all four of
our NYCM branch
offices are able to come together as one.
While most of Team NYCM continued to work remotely, we leaned into
technology and gathered virtually for our team
meeting this year. Each day over the span of four days, a new video was
released to our staff reviewing company highlights, successes and plans for
the future. While this was not how we hoped to gather this year, Team NYCM is
feeling energized and focused on the year ahead to provide exceptional service
throughout our ecosystem.
When it came to reviewing NYCM and the triumphs we’ve made over the
course of an unpresented year, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, Cheryl Robinson, commended Team NYCM on their ability to prevail and
provide exceptional service to our customers despite uncertain times,
stating, “I want to highlight each and
every one of you. You've stepped up, shown incredible empathy, and genuine care
for each other as well as our customers. It is because of you that we've been
able to form connections and build the lasting relationships that have led to
this year's successes."
Celebrating Heart Month with the American Heart Association
NYCM
Insurance has been a proud supporter
of the American Heart Association for nearly 30 years. This year, America’s
Greatest Heart Run and Walk has gone totally virtual, and Team NYCM
won’t miss a step while walking to fight against heart disease and stroke in
our communities.
NYCM employees have strong ties to the American Heart Association, many having
faced the effects of heart disease and
stroke within their own lives and the lives of loved ones. To raise funds for
the event in honor of Heart Month, NYCM hosted a clothing sale leading up to
National Wear Red Day on February 4, with proceeds going toward the AHA’s 2021
efforts.
For more details on the inspiring stories of our passionate
employees, click here. America’s
Greatest Heart Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, May 15th. To join Team
NYCM or to donate to a great cause, click
here!
Focusing on Nutrition and Wellness
For many, a
new year brings new health and wellness resolutions. By
consulting with our Career Development & Life Coach Amanda Loitsch, our
People Development Analyst Lexi Wilcox, and our Fitness Coordinator/Trainer
Karen Fagan, we were able to take a look at what it means to build a realistic,
sustainable wellness routine and how to fit
nutrition into our everyday lives. For more information, you can check out the
full articles here and here.
NYCM Family “Braves The Shave” for St. Baldrick's Foundation
Philanthropy extends beyond the four walls of NYCM Insurance and into
our families as well. With the
support of his parents, nine-year-old Drew Telesky, whose father Matt is a
member of our Special Investigation Unit, committed to shaving his head in honor
of those fighting childhood
cancer during the March 13th Norwich St. Baldrick’s event. Drew ultimately
raised over $3,500, surpassing his initial and secondary goals for the event in
which NYCM was a Hero Sponsor.
In his efforts to raise
money and spread awareness for the cause, Drew inspired other NYCM team
members to get involved. NYCM Special Investigation Unit Vice President Jim Potts
was so inspired by Drew’s ambition, he vowed to shave his head in support of
Drew when he met his first fundraising goal of $2,000. That goal came and went,
and Jim made good on his promise. He explained that he wanted to show Drew that
the good you do does not go unnoticed. Check out this
link for the full story!
Bringing Awareness to Poison Prevention Week
Poison Prevention Week is recognized in the US during the third week
in March, and this year NYCM
shared tips in hopes of preventing accidental poisonings at
home. For more information on how to mitigate your risk of accidental
poisonings in the home, click here. To learn about
Radon and what it means to your home and the health of your family, click here.
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with Pathfinder Village
World Down Syndrome Day takes place annually on March 21. To recognize
the day, NYCM partnered with our Edmeston, NY neighbors at Pathfinder
Village, a place where those with Down syndrome and other developmental
differences are able to live, discover their own talents, values, and interests
while being a part of a large community. NYCM employees
had the opportunity to purchase fun-colored socks in preparation to wear and
get noticed for World Down Syndrome Day! In true Team NYCM fashion, employees
rallied around the cause and through the sock fundraiser raised over $2,000 for
Pathfinder Village!
During a typical year on March 21 (World Down Syndrome Day), NYCM would look
forward to inviting several Pathfinder residents to our Edmeston campus to host
Blackjack tables while raising funds and awareness. The Blackjack connection is
made through the number 21 - as Down syndrome is caused by an extra or partial
copy of chromosome 21. NYCM found a way
to celebrate once again this year by encouraging our employees to share photos online
wearing their uniquely patterned and colored
socks on March 21st! To read more about NYCM Insurance’s relationship with
our local Pathfinder
Village, check out the link below!
As Q1 comes to an end, we’d like to thank our incredible employees who continue to
work hard and better their local communities both in their personal and professional
lives. We are looking forward to what the rest of 2021 may bring.
