Full IWOGC Local History

Once again, Cincinnati was the hosting association, but this time it was for the National Convention, held at the Netherland Hotel in June, 1974. The theme for the convention was "Opportunity Knocks---Let’s Answer!" In addition to the educational talks and discussions, tours were offered for members’ sightseeing pleasures. There were riverboat cruises and tours to the newly opened Kings Island Amusement Park.

By 1978, membership had soared to nearly 200, with many insurance companies and agencies supporting the association. Monthly dinner meetings were held at the Town & Country Restaurant in Northern Kentucky until the early 80’s when we moved to the Quality (Now the Radisson) in Covington, Ky. Cost of monthly dinners at the Town & Country were $8.35.

During this decade, there was an event known as "Bosses Night", which is now our Annual Awards & Appreciation Night whereby the employers and sponsors were recognized for all the support given to the association over the years. One of the last "Bosses Night" and one that will be remembered for years to come was held at the Beverly Hills Country Club, just shortly before it burned to the ground, taking many lives with it. That tragedy occurred during the year Laura Nickol was President, 1977. Cost to attend was $15.00.

Betty Pennington was serving as our President in 1979 when the National Convention was held in Nashville, TN.

Membership Dues: $20.00 (Estimated from records)

Number of Members: 219 (Estimated from records)

Other Highlights: Regional Conferences were held in South Bend, IN; Evansville,IN and Louisville, KY. National Conventions were held in New York, NY and Nashville,TN

1978 marked the first year for recognizing our Insurance Woman of the Year.

Sara Jones took the honors, and Millie Grimm was named Claims Woman of the Year at Regional Conference.

Presidents during this period:
Dorothy Crockett, Jinny Pulskamp, Betty Cioffi, Lorenia Moore Eleanor, Gerwell (Deceased), Betty Pennington, Lucille Miller, Laura Nickol