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Welcome,
Welcome to the November issue of the KCOMM Communications Alert. 
The holidays are always full of activities and this year is no exception. So we are highlighting a few important events planned by some of our clients. Interestingly, they all have a common focus - developing the educational and social skills of local young people to help them succeed in a world that is becoming more and more competitive every day.
We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a strong start to a prosperous and rewarding new year. 
Sinan Kanatsiz Chairman / CEO KCOMM, Inc. |
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In This Issue...
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Education Challenges and Solutions To Be Addressed at Orange Lutheran
Innovative Online High School Leverages Power of the Internet 
Taking a proactive stance on the quality of our children's education is fundamental to preparing the leaders and citizens of tomorrow for a fast changing and highly competitive world environment. The power of the Internet is an ideal medium for addressing this challenge and will be the focus of a special event hosted by University of Phoenix, Lutheran High School of Orange County, and Orange Lutheran High School Online on Wednesday, January 10.
Leaders from government, education and business will gather for this important update on key issues in education, Internet-based learning approaches, and the Orange Lutheran High School Online program which is setting the standard by creating a robust, instructor-led, structured approach offering a unique blend of flexibility, interactivity, collaboration and accountability designed to optimize the learning experience and cultivate exceptional academic achievement and personal growth. Attendees will hear from keynote speakers U.S. Congressman Ed Royce; Brian Mueller, President of Apollo Group (parent of University of Phoenix); and Dr. Ken Ellwein, Executive Director, Lutheran High School Association of Orange County. |
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Barney & Barney Garners 2006 Commercial Agency of the Year Award
Unique Capabilities Set Leading SoCal Firm Apart 
San Diego-based insurance provider Barney & Barney has been honored with the 2006 "Commercial Insurance Agency of the Year" award from National Underwriter, the leading publisher of print, e-media, reference and software products for the insurance and financial services industries.
This prestigious honor was based on the company's unique expertise and capabilities that combine the resources of a national broker with the client service and attention of a firm focused on the needs of Southern California companies for nearly a century. These resources include sophisticated exposure analysis, an expert loss control team, claims advocacy, and client training to help avoid problems before they arise. The company takes an approach that is comprehensive and proactive with an emphasis on risk management. "We take the long-term view of risk management, because we firmly believe it represents by far the best value for our clients," says Travis Trask, Principal and Managing Director of the firm's Orange County office. "It can actually result in 10-25% fewer losses with reduced overall exposure and the lowest net cost of insurance." |
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Girls and Boys Town Plans Holiday Double Header at Two Locations
Trabuco Canyon Residential Campus and Price Family Campus To Host 
The holiday season is always an exciting time for the children served by Girls and Boys Town of Southern California. This year, several events are planned, two of which will highlight different programs operated by this innovative agency dedicated to bringing help, healing and hope to children and families in crisis.
Sunday, December 10, is the date for the annual holiday celebration at the Trabuco Canyon Residential Campus in Orange County. This year's festivities will feature a local Brownie troop singing carols at each house, a progressive lunch, tours of the facilities, and special visits by U.S. Congressmen Ed Royce and John Campbell. Then on Thursday, December 14, the focus will shift to Los Angeles and the Price Family Campus Short Term Shelter and Assessment Center in the West Adams District. Sponsored by the California Highway Patrol and the U.S. Secret Service, the event will feature a parade with Santa Claus and gifts for the children at that facility. |
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Santa Ana College Pageant of the Trees To Be Held at First American HQ
Fourth Annual Celebration Supports Student Programs 
The Santa Ana College Foundation will present its fourth annual Pageant of the Trees friends-and-fund-raiser on Tuesday, December 5, to benefit the college's programs and services for students. Special honored guest will be Santa Ana Councilmember and college alumnus Carlos Bustamante. Event title sponsor First American Corporation will host the event at their corporate headquarters in Santa Ana, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland enchanted with originally designed Christmas trees.
Attendees will enjoy an evening of gourmet dining and special musical entertainment performed by Santa Ana College alumna Aneta Augustyne. The evening will also feature both a silent and a live auction. Live auction tree designers include the AmeriCorps Program and Centennial Education Center as well as the Santa Ana College International Student Program, Maintenance and Operations Department, and Outreach Program. In addition to First American Corporation, event sponsors include Aitken Aitken and Cohn, Wells Fargo, Northern Trust, Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union, Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana, Citizens Business Bank, Brown Colonial Mortuary, Top Finish Collision Center, Dr. Carolyn Breeden, and Dr. Jeff McMillan. For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities and tickets, please call 714-564-6091 or email foundation@sac.edu. |
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