Kathy Tuley is an employee of Catholic Mutual Group & has her office at the Diocesan Center. She is the Claims Risk Manager for the Diocese. Catholic Mutual is not an insurance company – it is a non-profit group.  Her phone number: 602 354-2181

ü      Whenever going on a trip – car/van rental – please give 3-5 days notice if at all possible. A Copy of Agreement is needed from the Retreat Center.  It tells what insurance is required. (Some Parish Managers handle this). The Agreement spells out who is responsible.

ü      Transporting Minors – “10-15” person vans are ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED!  The big ones tip & roll – do not meet Federal Safety Standards. Mini-van or Suburban is okay – or chartered bus.

ü      Each parish needs to know of what events are happening on their premises.  (Kathy cited some enlightening stories).

ü      Mexico – If you rent transportation, Certificate of Insurance is needed. Call Kathy if you are not sure. Pay the extra liability insurance if it is offered.

ü      Worldwide travel insurance is offered $14 per person – helicopter will transport back to US if an emergency & you can speak to an –English speaking person.

ü      LIFETEEN Insurance is separate from Diocese Insurance. If LIFETEEN has a rally downtown- their responsible.  If a rally is held at parish – Diocese if responsible.

ü      Ropes course is banned due to significant claims. The diocese will not issue.

Teens driving to activities:

Permission slips are needed especially if teens carpool. Forms need to state that the Parish/Diocese is not providing transportation. Need to put in writing what the activity is and get parent(s) signature

Each event needs a permission slip – (Mike Haran – Lawyer)

Question –

Going to get something to eat after softball game (team).

Answer

Seen as a team – gives sanction as diocese event.  Need to inform parents to pickup kids after game.  It is too much of an accounting problem. Alternative is to make it a plan and make permission slip.