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John Daniel Rivers, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®

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Community Involvement

Making a Difference in the Community

Our Northwestern Mutual employees and representatives currently are serving as trustees for the following civic organizations:

Clark County Soccer Association                   Centre College Presidential Advisor Club

Community Foundation Alliance                    Crossing Generations for Red Cross

Downtown Terre Haute Rotary Club              Evansville Rescue Mission

Fund For the Arts                                               Red Cross- Louisville

Georgetown College                                        Glendale Church of Christ

Growing Together Preschool                         Greater Evansville University Alumni Association

Junior Achievement                                          Kentucky Golf Association

Louisville Male High School                            Light the Night Walk for Leukemia and Lymphoma

Louisville Uncorked                                          March of Dimes

Monroe County YMCA                                       New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future

NeXt!                                                                    Oldham County Soccer Association

Red River Gorge Trail Crew                            Riley's Children Hospital

Rotaract Club Rotary                                        Rotary

Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae                   Saddlebred Rescue, Inc.          

Scott County Parks & Recreation                   St. Xavier Alumni    

 YPAL                                                                   Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries

United Methodist Temple                                Southwest Indiana Economic Development Coalition

United Way of the Wabash Valley                  UofL College of Business National Alumni Association

USI Alumni                                                         USI School of Business

Young Life                                                         

100th Anniversary Cabbage Patch Golf Outing

 

On July 12, 2010 several Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives stepped away from their offices and onto the tee box. It was a day for celebration. Northwestern Mutual was a proud sponsor of the 100th Anniversary Cabbage Patch Golf Outing.

Cabbage Patch Settlement House is a nonprofit, Christian organization that seeks to change the lives of at-risk children. Approximately 112 golfers arrived at Valhalla Golf Club in their Edwardian Best, which represented the golfing attire in 1910, Cabbage Patch’s founding year. When golfers approached the 11th hole, Northwestern Mutual eagerly greeted them with refreshments, divot tools, and a challenge: Each golfer participated in Northwestern Mutual’s closest to the pin competition. The winner of each foursome took home a sleeve of Pro-V 1 golf balls, while the overall winner for the day was given a box of golf balls. To view photos from the golf outing, click here.

 

Northwestern Mutual Wins 2010 President's Award

On May 22nd, Northwestern Mutual received YPAL’s highest honor, the 2010 President’s Award, at the Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) Signature Gala. As quoted in Business First, Chris Brice shares, “Northwestern Mutual’s involvement in YPAL is a natural outgrowth of the enthusiasm our people have for this organization. The breadth and quality of YPAL’s offerings – social, professional, philanthropic and political – have such a positive impact on the lives of its members and on our community as a whole.”

 

Abbie Gilbert receives YPAL's Outstanding Young Professional Award

On behalf of Northwestern Mutual,
Rob King accepts YPAL's highest honor - 2010 President's Award

Good Wine for a Good Cause

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network—Louisville was proud to sponsor Louisville Uncorked's summer 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. Over 400 people attended the summer event which raised over $5,000.00 and benefited Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky. Click here to learn more about this worthwhile organization. 

Northwestern Mutual Takes 3rd Place in the Derby Festival Bed Race

On Monday April 26th, Northwestern Mutual’s team took 3rd place in The Kentucky Derby Festival Bed Race. The Bed Race has been part of the Kentucky Derby Festival for over 20 years. This was the second time The Kentucky & Southern Indiana Group raced.

According to Carol Fogarty, team leader, “We entered the Bed Race because it’s a great chance to be involved in the community and build camaraderie within our organization. I am extremely proud of our team. On the day of the race, our team pulled together and did a phenomenal job. We earned a spot in the Champions Division next year!”

For photos of the event click here.

 

    

Impacting Education and Workforce in Paducah

The Rotary Club of Paducah is making a deal with local students to pay for their associates degree. Edward Hely, Chairman of the Regional Education Assistance Program, is excited about what it’s going to do for the community. Hely states, “We think it will be something that will attract industry to Paducah, by helping to educate our workforce.” Click here for more information about the program.

 
Edward Hely

 Junior Achievement in Western Kentucky

Lindsay Peters, a recruiter for the Western Kentucky Group just completed her first experience with Junior Achievement. She taught Mrs. Emily Mills’ 1st grade class at W.R. McNeill Elementary. Lindsay visited the class five times and taught a lesson called ‘Our Families’. The class talked about different families, their jobs and how they help each other. They also talked about the difference between a need and a want, how families do jobs to earn money and buy the things they need and want.

Northwestern Mutual Helps Ignite Louisville Participants Build Their Own Brand

Northwestern Mutual is the proud supporter of the 2009-2010 Ignite Louisville program. This year’s class was treated, through the sponsorship of Northwestern Mutual, to an afternoon and evening of etiquette training and personal brand building under the tutelage of Peggy Noe Stevens.

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. 

Team M.A.M. plans to keep expanding and growing, while keeping a family oriented atmosphere.  

 

 

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 4th 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.

 

LatestRalph 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.

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:Mitch Barnes receives CSA from Northwestern Mutual CEO Ed Zore

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.