Andrea Sink Account Specialist

Tiffanie WilliamsAccount Specialist

Dana GambleSelect Account Specialist

Michelle TimperleySelect Account Specialist

Patty Morris Account Specialist

Darla AverySales Executive

Your PayneWest Team

1645 East Main Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-0555

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The Cottage Grove Community Foundation (CGCF) formed in 1991 when a group of community members got together with the purpose of supporting citizens of Cottage Grove by receiving, investing and administering contributions and gifts for the benefit of the community in the form of grants and scholarships.

The first year CGCF started with only $6,100, which was awarded to eight recipients. After joining forces with the Oregon Community Foundation, they were able to award nearly $50,000 to 53 different recipients in 2011.

“It gets even better,” explains executive director, Travis Palmer. “In 2015 we gave over 90 scholarships.”

The current total value of the Foundation’s holdings is just short of $3 million, with CGCF managing around 33 endowments.

“We’d love to see the day where every single graduating senior that applies for a scholarship will get

one,” says Travis. “We’re hoping to get to that point and we’re getting really close. It’s nice.”

There is a variety of scholarships available for students to apply for—everything from alternative medicine to aeronautics. Grants for local organizations include educational, social services, cultural, safety and medical services.

“Anything that someone is passionate about in their own personal life, if they want to leave a legacy that helps others to follow that path, they can set up an endowment to be awarded to other like-minded students,” explains Travis.

“Anyone can leave a family legacy by creating an endowment and honoring someone’s memory for a lot less money than they think it takes,” he says. “It’s much easier than people think.”

To learn more, visit www.cgcfoundation.org.

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Happy New Year! 2015 was a great year as our PayneWest team’s commitment to our three C’s - Clients, Colleagues and Community - continued to grow. For example, the initiative, PayneWest Giving Our Best, allowed us to provide more support in our communities. We will continue our work towards implementing new

technologies, more resources and superior products for our clients during 2016.

Our clients are the cornerstone of our business and we are grateful for the relationships that we share with you. It is our privilege to serve you!

Please take our two-minute survey and let us know how we’re doing.C L I E N T S | C O L L E A G U E S | C O M M U N I T I E S

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Welcome 2016! For many of us, ringing in the New Year allows an opportunity for a fresh start. Is it time for your insurance review? Your PayneWest team of professionals want to help you ensure you have the coverage you need to protect yourself.

Your friends and family may also benefit from an insurance review. They’ll thank you when you refer them to your PayneWest Insurance advisor, who may identify gaps in their coverage and an opportunity to save on premiums.

We would be honored to make a $5 contribution to the Cottage Grove Community Foundation when your friends and family contact us for an insurance quote.

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The Cottage Grove Community Foundation administers contributions and gifts for the benefit of the community.

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Running strong for 31 years, Cottage Grove’s full-service florist, The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique, has been adding cheer to all occasions with its colorful arrangements and gift baskets. Customers can also come in and shop for candy, home décor and a variety of gifts and plants.

“About one-third of our store is also dedicated to boutique clothing and accessories now,” says owner Carol Reeves. “We’re kind of your go-to gift place. We have just about anything you can want!”

Carol says her favorite part about working in her shop is the interaction with customers. “Customers really become good friends. You watch their kids grow up from the time they’re born to their first day of school, prom, getting married and having babies. It’s a lifelong relationship in ways,” she says.

“Helping celebrate events and being there to help brighten up the hard times is all part of the job, she says.

“There’s always something going on. You’re always looking forward to the next holiday.”

The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique can send flowers anywhere in the world and delivers within 20 miles of Cottage Grove. Carol’s team also does in-home decorating for celebrations and events. Her employees are exceptional,” she says. “You’re only as good as your staff. We have a lot of longevity. They’re great.”

The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique sources flowers and other items locally whenever possible with best sellers like hanging baskets and holiday poinsettias grown right in Cottage Grove. “We like to support local business, of course,” Carol explains.

Carol also appreciates her long relationship with local PayneWest office and agent, Dana Gamble. “Our relationship is great. She’s like family.”

For more information, visit www.cottagegroveflowerbasket.com.

“Helping celebrate events and being there to help brighten up the hard times is all part of the job…”

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Oregon Truffle Festival January 29th – 31st Hilton Eugene, Eugene www.oregontrufflefestival.com

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee January 29th – February 14th Cottage Theatre www.cottagetheatre.org

Cottage Grove Half Marathon Saturday, March 5th Village Green Resort & Gardens www.cottagegrovehalf.com

Annie Get Your Gun April 8th – May 1st Cottage Theatre www.cottagetheatre.org

The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique offers a unique selection of gifts, clothing and flowers.

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Early that morning, Darla Avery and Andrea Sink, who are mother and daughter and colleagues at PayneWest Insurance, headed out to set up a food station for the event. Darla’s husband, Robert, also helped get things ready for the cyclists.

There were food stations all along the

route. PayneWest volunteers manned the station at the London Road location, where they passed out refreshments to cyclists as they made their way onto Weyerhaeuser Trail.

PayneWest encourages all colleagues to seek out volunteer opportunities and get involved in the community. All of the volunteers who helped out at the Cycle the Lakes event agree that it was a fun and rewarding experience.

A great day was had by all!

Flower Basket & Gift Boutique Perfect For Any Occasion

PayneWest Volunteers Support CyclistsThis past September, the annual Cycle the Lakes cycling event started out with a foggy morning that gave way to clear blue skies in the afternoon, as cyclists enjoyed the scenic ride. A total of 230 bicyclists turned out to ride the three routes along the renowned 16 mile Row River Trail. Participants included local riders, some from different parts of Oregon and a few from as far away as Washington and Canada.

Special thanks to Safeco, our newsletter sponsor.

• 24/7 Live Service • Simple Policy Changes• Billing Questions• Payments

• 866-472-3326

As always, your local PayneWest team welcomes the opportunity to serve you.

Safeco Gold Service(For Safeco Policy Holders)

• 24/7 Live Service • Simple Policy Changes• Billing Questions• Payments

• 866-472-3326

As always, your local PayneWest team welcomes the opportunity to serve you.

Safeco Gold Service(For Safeco Policy Holders)

Darla Avery and Andrea Sink prepare the refreshment station where they

welcomed cyclists.

Carol Reeves

Running strong for 31 years, Cottage Grove’s full-service florist, The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique, has been adding cheer to all occasions with its colorful arrangements and gift baskets. Customers can also come in and shop for candy, home décor and a variety of gifts and plants.

“About one-third of our store is also dedicated to boutique clothing and accessories now,” says owner Carol Reeves. “We’re kind of your go-to gift place. We have just about anything you can want!”

Carol says her favorite part about working in her shop is the interaction with customers. “Customers really become good friends. You watch their kids grow up from the time they’re born to their first day of school, prom, getting married and having babies. It’s a lifelong relationship in ways,” she says.

“Helping celebrate events and being there to help brighten up the hard times is all part of the job, she says.

“There’s always something going on. You’re always looking forward to the next holiday.”

The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique can send flowers anywhere in the world and delivers within 20 miles of Cottage Grove. Carol’s team also does in-home decorating for celebrations and events. Her employees are exceptional,” she says. “You’re only as good as your staff. We have a lot of longevity. They’re great.”

The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique sources flowers and other items locally whenever possible with best sellers like hanging baskets and holiday poinsettias grown right in Cottage Grove. “We like to support local business, of course,” Carol explains.

Carol also appreciates her long relationship with local PayneWest office and agent, Dana Gamble. “Our relationship is great. She’s like family.”

For more information, visit www.cottagegroveflowerbasket.com.

“Helping celebrate events and being there to help brighten up the hard times is all part of the job…”

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Oregon Truffle Festival January 29th – 31st Hilton Eugene, Eugene www.oregontrufflefestival.com

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee January 29th – February 14th Cottage Theatre www.cottagetheatre.org

Cottage Grove Half Marathon Saturday, March 5th Village Green Resort & Gardens www.cottagegrovehalf.com

Annie Get Your Gun April 8th – May 1st Cottage Theatre www.cottagetheatre.org

The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique offers a unique selection of gifts, clothing and flowers.

C L I E N T S | C O L L E A G U E S | C O M M U N I T I E S

Early that morning, Darla Avery and Andrea Sink, who are mother and daughter and colleagues at PayneWest Insurance, headed out to set up a food station for the event. Darla’s husband, Robert, also helped get things ready for the cyclists.

There were food stations all along the

route. PayneWest volunteers manned the station at the London Road location, where they passed out refreshments to cyclists as they made their way onto Weyerhaeuser Trail.

PayneWest encourages all colleagues to seek out volunteer opportunities and get involved in the community. All of the volunteers who helped out at the Cycle the Lakes event agree that it was a fun and rewarding experience.

A great day was had by all!

Flower Basket & Gift Boutique Perfect For Any Occasion

PayneWest Volunteers Support CyclistsThis past September, the annual Cycle the Lakes cycling event started out with a foggy morning that gave way to clear blue skies in the afternoon, as cyclists enjoyed the scenic ride. A total of 230 bicyclists turned out to ride the three routes along the renowned 16 mile Row River Trail. Participants included local riders, some from different parts of Oregon and a few from as far away as Washington and Canada.

Special thanks to Safeco, our newsletter sponsor.

• 24/7 Live Service • Simple Policy Changes• Billing Questions• Payments

• 866-472-3326

As always, your local PayneWest team welcomes the opportunity to serve you.

Safeco Gold Service(For Safeco Policy Holders)

• 24/7 Live Service • Simple Policy Changes• Billing Questions• Payments

• 866-472-3326

As always, your local PayneWest team welcomes the opportunity to serve you.

Safeco Gold Service(For Safeco Policy Holders)

Darla Avery and Andrea Sink prepare the refreshment station where they

welcomed cyclists.

Carol Reeves

Andrea Sink Account Specialist

Tiffanie WilliamsAccount Specialist

Dana GambleSelect Account Specialist

Michelle TimperleySelect Account Specialist

Patty Morris Account Specialist

Darla AverySales Executive

Your PayneWest Team

1645 East Main Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-0555

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

C L I E N T S | C O L L E A G U E S | C O M M U N I T I E S

The Cottage Grove Community Foundation (CGCF) formed in 1991 when a group of community members got together with the purpose of supporting citizens of Cottage Grove by receiving, investing and administering contributions and gifts for the benefit of the community in the form of grants and scholarships.

The first year CGCF started with only $6,100, which was awarded to eight recipients. After joining forces with the Oregon Community Foundation, they were able to award nearly $50,000 to 53 different recipients in 2011.

“It gets even better,” explains executive director, Travis Palmer. “In 2015 we gave over 90 scholarships.”

The current total value of the Foundation’s holdings is just short of $3 million, with CGCF managing around 33 endowments.

“We’d love to see the day where every single graduating senior that applies for a scholarship will get

one,” says Travis. “We’re hoping to get to that point and we’re getting really close. It’s nice.”

There is a variety of scholarships available for students to apply for—everything from alternative medicine to aeronautics. Grants for local organizations include educational, social services, cultural, safety and medical services.

“Anything that someone is passionate about in their own personal life, if they want to leave a legacy that helps others to follow that path, they can set up an endowment to be awarded to other like-minded students,” explains Travis.

“Anyone can leave a family legacy by creating an endowment and honoring someone’s memory for a lot less money than they think it takes,” he says. “It’s much easier than people think.”

To learn more, visit www.cgcfoundation.org.

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Refer A Friend

Happy New Year! 2015 was a great year as our PayneWest team’s commitment to our three C’s - Clients, Colleagues and Community - continued to grow. For example, the initiative, PayneWest Giving Our Best, allowed us to provide more support in our communities. We will continue our work towards implementing new

technologies, more resources and superior products for our clients during 2016.

Our clients are the cornerstone of our business and we are grateful for the relationships that we share with you. It is our privilege to serve you!

Please take our two-minute survey and let us know how we’re doing.C L I E N T S | C O L L E A G U E S | C O M M U N I T I E S

A U T O | H O M E | H E A L T H | L I F E | B U S I N E S S

Welcome 2016! For many of us, ringing in the New Year allows an opportunity for a fresh start. Is it time for your insurance review? Your PayneWest team of professionals want to help you ensure you have the coverage you need to protect yourself.

Your friends and family may also benefit from an insurance review. They’ll thank you when you refer them to your PayneWest Insurance advisor, who may identify gaps in their coverage and an opportunity to save on premiums.

We would be honored to make a $5 contribution to the Cottage Grove Community Foundation when your friends and family contact us for an insurance quote.

W I N T E R 2 0 1 6

The Cottage Grove Community Foundation administers contributions and gifts for the benefit of the community.

Linking Donations And Recipients