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COUNCIL/COLUMBUS CLUB LIABILITY INSURANCE
In 1999, the Archdiocese of Mobile published a letter requiring “non-parish sponsored” activities to have liability coverage in effect while conducting any functions or activities on parish grounds. The Archdiocese offered ‘Special Events Coverage” to these organizations on a per event basis, currently that is offered for $90 per event.
Council 11480 in Enterprise contacted a local insurance agent and purchased an annual liability policy that meets the Archdiocese requirements – the current annual premium is $157. Councils are encouraged to pursue obtaining some form of liability coverage, either that offered by the Archdiocese / Diocese (if available) or through other commercial sources.
Council 11480 obtains their policy through the following agency:
Whittaker/Warren Insurance Inc.
P.O. Box 311283
Enterprise, AL 36331
(334) 347-2631
Contact: Forrest Warren or Dana Sparks
I have been in contact with Mr. Forrest Warren and he has assured me that he can provide coverage for all the councils in the state at or near the current annual premium rate of $157. There may be slight variations due to the number of members in the council. I urge you to have your Grand Knight contact them or any agency they choose as soon as possible.
As important as procuring liability insurance is, it is also imperative that each council becomes incorporated so that in the unfortunate event of any legal action against the council, the Grand Knight as the CEO is not held individually liable. Information on how to become incorporated will be posted on the State Web Site in the near future.
Vivat Jesus,
Steve Koach
State Advocate koachsf@rucker.army.mil Below are forms that can be used as guidelines. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the use of these forms.
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