John Wheeler

We have become a relaxed society, sometimes, too relaxed. We wear shorts and flip-flops to church and PJs to the shopping center, but there are times when we need to show respect and be at our best. We are thrilled that Fire Chief Josh Wehinger has challenged his fire company to establish an honor guard. We need them to lead our parades, honor fallen first responders, and present our national colors on Veterans Day and Memorial Day events. Led by Dustin Alford, the Lake City Honor Guard are self-funded volunteers from the Lake City Fire Department. The honor guard deserves our support. We hope to see them often at important events, for years to come, where respect and honor are treasured.

John was invited to mentor at the FSU Intercollegiate Insurance Sales Challenge last week. It was a privilege to share risk management and insurance ideas with the next generation. We are thrilled that John’s student, Blain John, finished in the top four and will advance to national finals in Tampa. We believe the insurance business is about listening to our clients needs and customizing solutions that fits their life. Also pictured is Kieth Jones, FSU College of Business 1980, current FSU faculty member and defensive lineman for Bobby Bowden. Go Seminoles!

 

In Matthew 7, Jesus illustrated the consequences of choosing the foundation on which to build a house.  The wiseman, who built his house on solid rock, withstood the rain, rising water and strong wind.  The foolish man built his house on shifting sand, and it fell with a great crash.  Of course, Jesus’ metaphor referred to putting His words into practice.  The man who disregards Jesus’ words will fall with a great crash.  Likewise, church organizations are built upon a variety of business foundations.  Some are built upon solid rock; others are built upon shifting sand.  Do your church’s business foundation, such as your bylaws, bookkeeping, policies, and procedures, resemble solid rock or shifting sand?

If you are a church leader, you are invited to join us for a lunch-n-learn to hear from legal, accounting and insurance professionals about building strong business foundations.  You will enjoy a nice lunch and be able to network with other local church leaders.

When: Thursday, October 20th, 2022.  10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Where: The Blanche Hotel, 212 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055

Presenters: Guy Norris, Attorney at Law, Norris & Norris, PA; Cammy Scott, Certified Public Accountant, Odom, Moses & Co, John Wheeler, Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter, The Wheeler Agency,

Space is limited to 100.  Please RSVP to 386-752-8660 or john@thewheeleragency.com

The average premium to insure a home in Florida increased 25% last year, and some homeowners suffered even greater increases.  In some cases, we have seen 100% increases.  Experts tell us the cause of the increases are rampant fraud, run-away litigation and rising inflation.  This video that tells the story.

There is hope on the horizon though.  Earlier this week, Governor DeSantis called for a special session of the Legislature to address the home insurance crisis.  We hope they get it right this time.

 

 

We honor our founder, Edwin Wheeler, this Veterans Day for his service in the Navy on the USS Franklin D Roosevelt and for his service in our community.  Thank you Jack Hampton for organizing American Heroes along SR 47.

Enjoyed reading the book A Jar of Happiness today at Little Rainbows in Lake Butler for Literacy Week Florida.  In the story, Meg thought happiness comes out of a jar but she learned happiness really comes from one’s heart.  Rotary gave away 1,300 books today to children enrolled in VPK programs.