Community Involvement

Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative Helps Raise over $11,000 for Gilda’s Club  

On Saturday, August 15, 2009 Dave Gerace and some friends held the first ever M.A.M!fest in Louisville, KY at O’Sheas Irish Pub. Mustaches Against Malignancies (M.A.M.) was created to raise money for a local charity.

The event was highly successful; over 500 people sported mustaches, had a great time and raised $11,085 for the Gilda’s Club of Louisville. Gerace stated, “It’s nice to be a part of something that we had so much direct contact with that really helps our community. 

Northwestern Mutual to hold Bowling Bash for Junior Achievement

Northwestern Mutual’s Kentucky/Southern Indiana Group is putting its own spin on the traditional Junior Achievement (JA) bowl-a-thon.  Our Financial Representatives, backed by their leadership, and with support from the Sports and Social Club on 4^th Street Live!, are hosting  a party for their friends at 5:30 on September 23, 2009.  

 

The hosts are asking those who attend to join them in making a donation to JA.  The event will be less about knocking down pins and more about having fun and helping JA raise financial literacy in our community.  Strength and consistency will be the key to the light-hearted bowling competition. 

 

Kentucky/Southern Indiana Group's Managing Partner and JA Trustee, Dan Rivers, has made JA a philanthropic priority for his organization. The financial representatives have embraced the opportunity.  Sarah Settle, the group’s designated JA Corporate Champion said, “Our representatives throughout our territory have enjoyed volunteering as instructors for JA.  The Bowling Bash is just another way for us to express our enthusiastic support.”

   

Northwestern Mutual Celebrates NeXt!  

  

On July 3, the Kentucky/Southern Indiana Group hosted a party aboard the elegant yacht, the CQ Princess, to honor up and coming leaders in Louisville’s Arts community. NeXt! is a prestigious leadership development program sponsored by the Fund for the Arts for young professionals from some of Louisville’s most prominent businesses. Its goal is to prepare the next generation for volunteer leadership roles in the area of arts and cultural interests with a strategic focus on strong corporate citizenship.

Nearly 100 people enjoyed a 3 hour cruise down the Ohio River that included a stop near downtown Louisville to witness an incredible fireworks display launched from river barges. The honored guests were welcomed that evening by Kentucky/Southern Indiana Group's managing partner, Dan Rivers. Financial Representatives and NeXt! Alumni, Mark Kull and (outgoing NeXt! chair) Rob King shared with the crowd the impact NeXt! has had on their lives.  

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Strengthens Communities through Commitment to the Red Cross in Kentucky and Nationally 

Pictured, left to right, are Dan and Mary Rivers, Kristen Sprehe (Mark's fiance) and Mark Kull. 

Northwestern Mutual Foundation is helping strengthen communities through a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross to enhance natural disaster recovery and relief efforts.  "This commitment is one more way that we can help communities and policyowners protect what matters most," said Edward Zore, Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO.

Northwestern Mutual's donation to the Red Cross extends beyond donating significant funds; volunteerism is strongly encouraged and the Kentucky and Southern Indiana Group has responded to that call to service.  This dedication starts at the top: Managing Partner Dan Rivers will begin his tenure as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Red Cross Louisville Chapter in July 2009. 

One of the Network Office's rising stars, Financial Representative Mark Kull, serves as a Governing Director and Government Liaison for the chapter's Crossing Generations, a young professionals group that cultivates the chapter's future volunteer leadership.

To learn more about the services provided by the Louisville Chapter of the American Red Cross and ways to support this vital organization, click here.  

 

 

Preparing the Next Generation for Volunteer Leadership

NeXt! is a prestigious leadership development program sponsored by the Fund for the Arts for young professionals from some of Louisville’s most prominent businesses. The goal is to prepare the next generation for volunteer leadership roles in the area of arts and cultural interests with a strategic focus on strong corporate citizenship. Participants make a two-year commitment to the program.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network – Louisville is pleased to announce three members of our team, Rob King, Financial Representative, Mark Kull, Financial Representative and Amanda Halter, Director of Recruitment have been chosen to participate in this elite program.

The NeXt! generation of Arts champions strive to infuse new energy and life into the strong foundation currently supporting the Louisville vibrant Arts scene to maximize the impact of the arts on overall economic development, education of our children and the enjoyment of living in our community.  

 

 

Helping Junior Achievement through Online Auction Sponsorship

Serving as a Regional Board Member for the Kentuckiana local Junior Achievement chapter, Dan Rivers was pleased that Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Louisville recently sponsored the Junior Achievement online auction. Proceeds from the auction benefitted Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana to help support more than 40,000 students in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

 

Ralph Barringer named Louisville Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 2007 Man of the Year

Nominated to participate in this year’s fundraising event, Ralph accepted on behalf of a high school and college friend who died from cancer in his early 20s. In accepting the honor, Ralph stated he was "very thankful for the support that individuals gave to the campaign,” spearheaded by wife, Kay and good friend Colin Underwill. “I am humbled that, as a group, we raised over $132,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society."

 Visit the Leukemia & Lymphoma web site to learn more.

 

 

Good Wine for a Good Cause

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network—Louisville was proud to sponsor Louisville Uncorked's winter tasting event. Louisville Uncorked is a wine tasting like no other. It combines wonderful wine with great competition and all for a good cause. Every quarter Louisville Uncorked participants get together to compete for a pot of wine and to raise a bunch of money for select charities. 400 people attended the winter event which raised over $5,000.00 and benefited Louisville Historic Homes Foundation. The spring event is just around the corner. Click here to learn more about this worthwhile organization. 

Reaching Out to Our Community—Community Service Award Winners

Dan Rivers is proud of the accomplishments of the Financial Representatives of his Northwestern Mutual Financial Network – Louisville Office. Four of them have won at least one National Community Service Award. This award honors those whose dedication to helping local organizations has significantly enriched their communities.

 

Since the award’s inception in 1995 by Northwestern Mutual, more than 200 non-profit organizations nationally have collectively received nearly $2.2 million on behalf of award winners. Dan Rivers personally applauds the members of his team who were so honored, along with the extraordinary organizations that these individuals have helped:

Mitchell Barnes received the Most Exceptional Volunteer Award in 2007 for his service on behalf of The DREAM Foundation in Louisville, along with a previous Community Service Award for his assistance in the Duchenne Research Education and Miracle (DREAM) Foundation, in 2003.

Click here to read more about this honor and see photos from the award ceremony.

Ralph Barringer was the distinguished recipient of the award, in both 1996 and 2002, for helping the Louisville Deaf Oral School.

Robert Steiner, Jr. was honored in 1998 and 2004 with the award for his contributions to Bridgepointe Goodwill Industries and the Easter Seal Society.

Patricia Vanaman provided service to Growing Together Preschool, for which she received the award in 1999.

Many other Financial Representatives affiliated with this Network Office have contributed to their respective communities in exceptional ways. Dan Rivers applauds them all for their efforts to make a difference in important ways.