Our very own Kim Latsch was recently honored by Certified Risk Managers (CRM) for leadership and professionalism in the field of risk management.
Ms. Latsch was awarded a certificate of achievement recognizing five consecutive years of active affiliation with Certified Risk Managers. The CRM designation requires an annual continuing education update in order to maintain the designation.
“Kim Latsch’s accomplishment signifies a commitment to advanced knowledge and professional development,” stated William T. Hold, PhD., CIC, CPCU, CLU, President of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, and co-founder of Certified Risk Managers. “Having and applying up-to-date technical knowledge is what distinguishes the most successful risk management practitioners and industry leaders.”
Certified Risk Managers is a member of The National Alliance For Insurance Education & Research. The CRM Program is an independent education and designation program designed expressly for professionals in risk management and related fields.
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A continuing education program for Certifying Camp Safety Directors
In association with Lackawanna College and AMSkier Insurance.
Become a Certified Camp Safety Director
A camp’s most critical mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for campers. Building a safer camp starts with your staff, and building a safety-minded staff starts at the Ezersky Safety College Camp Safety Director Certification Program.
Built on cutting-edge safety information, this seven-course program develops the expertise of camp directors or long-term staff members in critical areas, including up-and-coming safety issues.
Students graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to create a culture of safety for children at camp. Benefits to camps include:
Access to updates about incidents at camps
Recommendations for improving safety practices
Career advancement for key camp personnel
Fewer incidents meaning fewer insurance claims and lower costs
Improving the camp’s standing with families, staff and local communities
Providing campers a safe, nurturing environment for summer fun
The Camp Safety Program Courses
The Camp Safety College offers seven courses on critical safety topics:
Facilities and Grounds Management covers common repairs, maintenance planning and inspections
Transportation and Travel Supervision reviews laws, driver safety and vehicle inspection maintenance and storage
Emergency Preparation, Management and Security conveys the public relations and security guidelines needed to respond to and manage incidents, injuries and catastrophes
Health and Sanitation, from communicable diseases to drugs and drug testing
Leadership Issues and Recommended Solutions, teaching safety leaders to educate counselors and parents in safety and security
Kitchen and Food Service, designed to help reduce health hazards in the camp kitchen
Latest Activity Program and Safety Issues introduces the newest and safest equipment for camp programs and other current issues
Curriculum Requirements
To be certified as a Camp Safety Director, students must complete 28 hours of lectures, demonstrations, practicum and related instruction.
Courses must be completed over an 11-month period, but attendance and coursework can be tailored to meet the needs of the candidate.
Courses are offered at various locations, including the ACA National Conference, the Tri-State Camp Conference and regional camp conferences through the U.S.
Ezersky Safety College Faculty
Alan Cooper, Esq.
Gary Kimball, M.S.
Bruce Lipton
Roman Matlaga, D.O.
Christopher Thurber, Ph.D.
Partnering with Lackawanna College
Lackawanna College is a fully accredited, two-year college in Scranton, PA. They have partnered with AMSkier Insurance to support the Ezersky Camp Safety College.
Registration, Tuition, Scholarships
To enroll, candidates must apply to the Ezersky Camp Safety College by contacting the college coordinator:
Be expected to continue at camp for the next three to five years (or more)
Have completed two years of college or the equivalent
Be willing to make the commitment needed to attend classes, and pursue 28 hours of continuing education
Possess good communication and presentation skills
Be a responsible and reliable member of the camp staff
Tuition costs $1,500 for the full camp safety director program.
A limited number of scholarships are available for qualified candidates at AMSkier-insured camps. An additional $500 scholarship may be available to members of camp or non-profit professional associations.
Camp Safety Directors must seek recertification annually.
About the Ezersky Safety College, Founded 1999
Henry M. Skier, Founder
Norman E. Friedman, M. Ed., Dean of the Safety College
In association with Lackawanna College and AMSkier Insurance
Sponsoring Partners
Association of Independent Camps of the ACA
Long Island Association of Private Schools and Day Camps
Association of Jewish Sponsored Camps
New York State Children’s Camp Safety Group
New York Camp Directors Association
Rockland/Westchester Counties Day Camp Association
American Camping Association, New York/New Jersey Section
Travel insurance protects a traveler’s vacation cost against cancellation and interruption while also providing medical, lost or damaged property and travel delay coverage. Travelers are reimbursed if they have to cancel or interrupt their travel, they are also covered should the need arise for emergency medical treatment, medical evacuation and a number of other situations.
It’s not fun to acknowledge that you may need to evacuate your home at some point, but it’s important to do so. Please make sure to make time out of your busy lives and make sure your family knows what to do in case of a hurricane or another natural disaster. Follow these checklists and be prepared.
Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS).
Check your disaster supplies and replace or restock as needed.
Bring in anything that can be picked up by the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture).
Close windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you do not have hurricane shutters, close and board up all windows and doors with plywood.
Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible so that food will last longer if the power goes out.
Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances.
Fill your car’s gas tank.
Talk with members of your household and create an evacuation plan. Planning and practicing your evacuation plan minimizes confusion and fear during the event.
Learn about your community’s hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs as required and make plans for your pets to be cared for.
Evacuate if advised by authorities. Be careful to avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.
Because standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding, it’s important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S. For more information on flood insurance, give us a call at (570) 226-4571 or email us.
It’s very important to be prepared with an emergency evacuation kit in case of a storm or any other widespread emergency. Make sure your kit has the following items:
One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Manual can opener for food
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
Insurance protection for severe weather
If you have a question about your coverage during a storm, please give our office a call to chat with a caring member of our team and call 866.754.3792 any time of day or night to report a claim.
The Sunday Players are a determined group of women and men who play basketball year-round every Sunday. Their summer home basketball venue is a cherished half-court on Hillcrest in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, which is known as Court Skier, a site where games have been played for over fifty years.
Three years ago, Spencer Williams and Henry Skier met and became fast friends. Spencer is a life-long basketball player, an alumnus of Lafayette College’s Division I team, and now a Sunday Player. But in 2015, his game was interrupted and his life threatened by a shocking diagnosis for a young man: stomach cancer. He spent the year getting well and pledged to rejoin the Sunday Players on the court as soon as he could.
To honor Spencer’s journey, Henry and Spencer started a new tradition: Sunday Players Championship Games. Spencer, in recovery, joined the Games in 2015 as a referee. Players, friends, and family members raised funds to support other people fighting cancer.
In 2016, Spencer returned to the games as a player and joined Henry in supporting Coaches vs. Cancer by helping those living with cancer. Sunday Players Championship Games raised $3,300 for Coaches vs. Cancer of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
“All of our Sunday Players are deeply committed to the cause of Coaches vs. Cancer, which provides critical support to people in need,” Skier said. “I’m proud that our annual Sunday Players Championship Games can support our friend Spencer and many other people affected by cancer.”
Coaches vs. Cancer of Northeastern Pennsylvania provides support services for individuals affected by cancer, including rides to chemotherapy, financial support and ways to connect with other people with the same diagnosis.
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Our very own Kim Latsch was recently honored by Certified Risk Managers (CRM) for leadership and professionalism in the field of risk management.
Our very own Kim Latsch was recently honored by Certified Risk Managers (CRM) for leadership and professionalism in the field of risk management.
Travel insurance protects a traveler’s vacation cost against cancellation and interruption while also providing medical, lost or damaged property and travel delay coverage. Travelers are reimbursed if they have to cancel or interrupt their travel, they are also covered should the need arise for emergency medical treatment, medical evacuation and a number of other situations.
The Sunday Players are a determined group of women and men who play basketball year-round every Sunday. Their summer home basketball venue is a cherished half-court on Hillcrest in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, which is known as Court Skier, a site where games have been played for over fifty years.
