April 2020

NAME Newsletter

April Showers Bring May Flowers

A Letter From Our President

COVID 19 UPDATE TO EMPLOYERS AND SOLO ENTERTAINERS:

· We would love to share with all entertainers there are now loans and grants available for small businesses that will entitle you means to keep your business and employees paid.

· Have you applied for the Paycheck Protection Program? This loan/grant is available to all self-employed entertainers. This type of loan could possibly turn into a grant assuming you generate the funds according to their guidelines, monitor and report how the funds were used. Please submit your application to see if you qualify.

· Unemployment guidelines have been revised since Covid19 that may qualify you to receive unemployment payments. Please be certain to apply to your home state to see if you qualify.

· We will continue to keep our members and all entertainers informed of other changes that are affiliated with Covid19 as we are updated.

Please be safe. Make wise decisions that will not only affect yourself and families, but others you come in contact with. Thank you for your dedication, participation, support and loyalty to N.A.M.E and the entertainment industry.

Please note we do have one of our staff members in the office on a part time schedule. I am also available on cell 267-304-1942 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday EST or email [email protected]

Our insurance partners American Specialty Insurance are also available to answer your insurance questions or provide documents remotely. Please call 877-441-4011 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST or email [email protected] for the fastest response.

We are in this together, we will come out stronger than ever! Stay positive and remember the power of prayer. It is important to follow recommended safety procedures. Prayers to keep everyone healthy and safe. Special thanks to our heroes in the medical profession!

Sincerely,

Carol Keslar

N.A.M.E President

DJ Ray Mar Reviews Photo Booth Expo 2020

Board member Ray Martinez represented NAME Entertainers for the Photo Booth Expo at South Point Las Vegas, Nevada at the end of February 2020.

Check out the blog post here and feel free to reach out to Ray with any advice you may need during these trying times. Click the link above to see how to get in touch with him!

Listen to President Carol Keslar on the Rookie & The Vet Podcast!

David Hanscom has over 20 years as a DJ and game show host in the event space, Nick Sangiamo is a videographer fresh out of college. While their careers are on opposite ends of the experience scale, they have very similar views on business, life and the drive for success.

We’re welcoming 2020 with growth & changes!

· Are you a new member inquiring to join? Join here!

· Is your N.A.M.E membership current? Renew here!

We have proudly served our members for more than 20 years with our excellent customer service. Due to Covid19, we are working on a part time schedule Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Please call 215-658-1315, fax us at (215) 658-1194 or email us at [email protected]. We enjoy talking with you!

For insurance updates, please identify which of the three categories below pertains to you – so you will know how to proceed to receive your insurance certificates:

NAME members who purchased their insurance through Brown & Brown on or before 12/31/19: You are asked to contact American Specialty at [email protected] or call 877-441-4011 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) to receive your additional insured certificates. Please allow the courtesy of 24 hours for your insurance requests. Need an additional insured certificate? Please email your request to American Specialty [email protected]

Please clearly provide your name, company name and email along with the venue’s name and address and any other necessary information.

NAME members who purchased their insurance through American Specialty on or after 1/1/2020: You will receive your evidence of insurance instantly and now have the ability to create your own additional insured certificates Add only the venue name and address to the certificate holder box. Please go to www.insurename.com and follow the instructions. There’s no waiting, no extra fees and unlimited additional insured certificates! If additional wording on your certificate (beyond the venue name and address) is required,

please contact American Specialty with specific information at [email protected] or call 877-441-4011 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST).

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We take pride in our excellent customer service and professional attitude!

Contact us at 215-658-1193 Monday through Friday EST from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.or email us anytime at [email protected].

We wish to thank our members, customers and clients for their loyalty and support.

Proudly serving our members for over 20 years!

Sincerely,

Carol, Joel, Terri, Cassie and Erin

for the discount code or email [email protected]

to verify membership.

If you are a current member and have new and exciting news you wish to share with our N.A.M.E. members and staff, please let us know. For 2020, our goal is to continue sharing your success on our social media and maybe even a blog feature! Please email [email protected] to be considered.

We pride ourselves with prompt, courteous and professional customer service. You will be greeted with a live voice (no phone prompts) during our regular scheduled business hours Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. EST. Please remember to watch for our monthly newsletter for our updated news and benefits.

Thank you,

Carol Keslar N.A.M.E. President

Joel Goodman Insurance Specialist

Terri Goodman Administrator

Cassie Hepler Website & Social Media Manager

Call the office at 215-658-1193

Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to

5 p.m. for the discount code link or email [email protected]

to verify membership.

Email [email protected] or call 215-658-1193 today!

Is your N.A.M.E. membership current?

If not, please follow this two-step process:

1) To renew your N.A.M.E. membership: Please call 215-658-1193 or sign up online at www.nameentertainers.com/join

2) To renew your insurance: Go to www.insurename.com (after you have received your member number from N.A.M.E.)

Please tell a friend to join, you will receive a discount upon renewing your membership. Make sure they let us know you sent them when they sign up. Receive a referral discount today!