News Article: Geno Fund receives donation from Menath Insurance

North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
by Jean Eick
Bonanza Community Editor

View complete article

At the Rotary Club of Incline-Tahoe's Thursday morning meeting July 16, Geno Menchetti was presented with a $1,000 donation to be added to the Geno Fund.

The donation was made by Mike and Lisa Menath of the Mike Menath Insurance Company. Menchetti said the presentation was a total surprise.

Geno Menchetti started the Geno Fund as president of the Rotary Club of Incline Village in 1983. It started with approximately $3,500 and was used as an anonymous fund to help local residents in immediate need of funds.

Then in 1990 when the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline started, the fund was split in half so that both Rotary Clubs in Incline could have a Geno Fund.

“We have given out $125,000 since it started,” Menchetti said in an interview with the Bonanza in January.

The $1,000 donation last week was an award the Mike Menath Insurance Company received at the Nevada Independent Agents Conference at Edgelake Club in June. FirstComp Insurance presented this award to the Menath Agency.

“It was awarded to us by FirstComp for the work our agency has done for clients in Nevada,” Menath said. “We donated this to Geno's Fund because it is a one time anonymous gift to people in our community.”

Prevent lawsuits before they happen

When it comes to incidents happening while guiding, sometimes prevention is just out of your control. However, you do have some control over how much that situation may affect you overall. Here are some tips to follow to protect yourself when an incident occurs:

1. Have all guests sign a legal waiver before they are allowed to participate.
2. Act promptly and appropriately. Take necessary action to comfort and care for injured parties as well as reassure others who may have witnessed the incident. How you make guests feel may be a factor in their decision to take legal action or not. Call for help if needed or if injuries may require medical attention.
3. Be cautious with your words. Don't jump to admit fault or wrongdoing verbally or in writing. Try to keep your opinions or feelings about the incident to yourself. It's ok to show concern by saying but be careful not to admit or accept blame.
4. Don't make guarantees or judgments outside of your control. Although you may be trying to comfort the injured party, these seemingly small assurances may come back to haunt you should they take legal action against you.
5. Document the incident. Take photographs and get statements from witnesses as soon as possible following the incident. Photograph injuries, equipment, and the site where incident occurred.
6. Contact your legal representative and insurance company.

For more tips & information call us at 800-756-6507.

What is an Independent Insurance Agency?

Many people think it doesn't really matter where they buy their insurance. However, this misconception could be costing them money, service and protection. Buying insurance isn't like buying bread or milk. Insurance is an important safety net for your family, your home, your car and your business.

As an independent insurance agent we work with a number of companies, not just one like many of the popular insurance agencies. We research these firms to find you the best combination of price, coverage and service. As your independent insurance agency we:

• Are licensed professionals with strong customer and community ties.
• Give you excellent service and competitive prices because we can access the insurance coverage from a variety of companies.
• Are able to meet all your insurance and service needs because we are not limited to one company.
• Are there to assist you when you have a claim.
• Are your consultants, working with you as you determine your needs.

Visit these sites for more information:
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America
Trusted Choice