Southern Loss Association News

President’s Message

Greetings SLA Members!

It is July and IT IS HOT! Times like these make me so happy to not be a multiline adjuster anymore and instead strictly casualty. Getting on roofs is not my cup of tea, especially when it’s over 100 degrees with not a cloud in the sky.

July not only brings us blistering heat but also the Fourth of July AKA Independence Day which means cookouts, fireworks, pool parties, and celebrations. In honor of the Fourth, here are four fun facts about July: 

Fun Fact# 1: Americans spend $1 billion on fireworks annually. Alabama imports roughly $19,400,000.

Fun Fact# 2: Around 150 million hot dogs are consumed on Fourth of July.

Fun Fact# 3: July’s full Moon, the Full Buck Moon, occurs on Monday, July 21. It’s called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time.

Fun Fact# 4: Being six months pregnant in July is miserable…

If you attended June’s luncheon and thought I looked like I got into a couple of boxes of Little Debbie honey buns and zebra cakes, well you are wrong…but you’re not far off. That’s right y’all! Your motorsports loving southern angler of a president is expecting. My husband and I are excited to meet our future female race car driver in October 2024!

Between now and due date, I of course intend to maintain my presidency, luncheons, and board meetings. I might even be able to attend the October golf event. After the due date, either myself or my esteemed and most helpful vice president will take over the duties for November and December; we shall see how well things are going with mini-me.

Until then, Happy Fourth and please stay hydrated!

Brooke Hill