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Memorial Day Events in Murrieta

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Looking for the perfect way to commemorate our fallen men and women? Many spend the day at the beach or barbecuing at home with friends and family, but many forget why we get this day off of work in the first place. Since 1861, we have celebrated Memorial Day to remember those whose lives have been lost while serving in the United States Armed Forces. You can still enjoy your fresh hotdogs straight from the grill, but consider attending a Memorial Day event in the morning to show your support for past and current troops fighting for our country.

Memorial Day at Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery

On Monday, May 26th, The Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery will be celebrating Memorial Day at 8AM. The Boy Scouts Pack and Troop #721 will be chartered by Mission San Luis Rey Parish in Oceanside, California that morning. US flags will be placed at the burial sites both on the ground and in wall niches to commemorate our fallen soldiers. Taps and Franciscan Blessings will conclude the ceremony.

Mission Viejo Memorial Day Ceremony

The entire community is invited to celebrate Memorial Day at the Mission Viejo Civic Center Park at 8:30AM on Monday, Memroial Day. The commanding office of the Headquarters Battalion, of the 1st Marine Division, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Russell will be in attendance. From 2007 until 2009, Col. Russell commanded the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion. Col. Russell will be accompanied by retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant, Tom Spry. Not only will the American Heroes Tribute banner be displayed, but there will also be a color guard and buglers accompanied by a rifle salute from Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 6024, and concluded with a musical performance.

The Stromsie Insurance Total Protection Team wishes you a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.  Contact the Stromsie Insurance Total Protection Team for all of your insurance inquiries.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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With summer just around the corner, it is a good idea to follow up on some sun safety measures to protect your skin from the sun. May is recognized at Skin Cancer Awareness Month nationwide. Skin cancer prevention should be taken into consideration year round, however, with the weather warming up it becomes more relevant in our minds. Skin cancer can affect all ages because it is not an inherited disease, but rather a lifestyle disease. Take these helpful sun safety tips into consideration when enjoying the sun this summer:

  • Staying in the shade after 10AM until 4PM is smart because you are avoiding the strongest rays. If your shadow is shorter than you are, chances are you are being exposed to harmful UV radiation.
  • As much as humanly possible, try to avoid burning.
  • Avoid both natural and artificial tanning. Tanning indoors does pose a much greater risk but tanning for hours in the sun is almost as dangerous.
  • Cover up as much as you can. Wearing broad-brimmed hats and UV-blocking sunglasses are crucial to avoiding unwanted burns and strong UV radiation.
  • Every single day, even when it’s overcast or chilly, wear a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15 or higher. For extended periods in the sun, it is a good idea to increase the number of SPF you are wearing.
  • Under all circumstances, keep newborns out of the sun. Having a severe sunburn in childhood increases the chances of developing skin cancer, so it is better to start practicing sun safety early on.
  • Each month, you should perform a self-examination from head-to-toe. A self-exam each month prepares you for your annual exam with a physician so you can point out any irregular moles or freckles.

Contact Stromsoe Insurance Agency, located in Murrieta, California but serving 18 other states, for all of your insurance needs.

Going Green for Earth Day

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Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22nd. This is a perfect day to get involved in your community and find ways to be a little greener in your own life.

The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 and was the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson. It was started as a “teach-in” to educated the public about the environment. Nelson wanted to bring the environmental issues into the public spotlight. Today, the Earth Day Network works with over 17,000 partners and organizations in over 174 countries.

When thinking of ways to go green in your own life, small changes can help make a big impact. Taking public transportation or carpooling with fellow employees to get to work can help cut down your carbon footprint. Changing lights in your home to more energy efficient ones and making sure you turn them off when you leave a room can help cut down on your energy usage.

To get involved in your community, look for special Earth Day events. Many communities have beach clean ups or tree planting to celebrate Earth Day. If there are no events, make your own! Get other community members involved to help make your community more beautiful.

Stromsoe Insurance Agency encourages you to find ways to go green in your own life. They also want to remind you to contact them for all of your insurance needs.

April is National Autism Awareness Month

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This year, make an effort to support the autism community by celebrating April as National Autism Awareness Month. Research shows that one in every sixty-eight children are diagnosed with autism. During the month of April, there are presidential and congressional declarations to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month as well as both local and online events and activities to support the movement.

Doing your part is easy! Simply by placing the National Autism Awareness Month logo badge on your blog, Facebook profile, Twitter page or website can increase awareness. You can also customize the NAAM logo with your business logo to not only promote the awareness of autism but also promote your own company!

The Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon is the most recognized symbol supporting autism awareness and by displaying it on any of your social media mediums or on your car, you can increase curiosity and educate others.

Stromsoe Insurance Agency recognizes April as National Autism Awareness Month and encourages you to do your part! Contact them for all of your insurance inquiries.

Super Bowl XLVIII – The Big Day is Coming Fast

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February 2, 2014 is approaching fast. The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks will face off in what is the most highly anticipated football game of the year. While some will be braving Mother Nature’s fickle February whims by watching the game at Met Life Stadium in Rutherford, NJ, chances are you’ll either watch from the comfort of your favorite La-Z-Boy recliner or attend a Super Bowl 2014 viewing party with friends or family.

Whatever your viewing pleasure for the main event happens to be, it’s important to keep a few critical safety facts in mind.

  1. Don’t drink and drive. Drinking and driving numbers traditionally spike after the big game each year and it’s simply not worth risking your life or the lives of other people on the roads. Don’t forget the actual dollars and cents of DUIs either, which cost a minimum of $10,000 and that’s if there are no injuries or deaths as a result.
  2. Be a good sport whether the guys on the gridiron are able to do so or not. It’s depressing when your team is losing or you feel that the refs are making bad calls. However, it’s important to be mindful of other people in the room or at the event and try to have a pleasant time regardless of who the winner is.
  3. Don’t leave home without a good auto insurance policy. No matter how careful you are about avoiding driving under the influence, other people on the roads aren’t quite as considerate.

Do you know if your current auto insurance policy is adequate? Are you interested in finding a new one? Contact Stromsoe Insurance Agency and let us help you make an informed decision about your auto insurance needs today.

The All NEW 2014 Reap Your Rewards Insurance Referral Program!

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We do our best to fully protect our clients and a referral is the highest compliment you can give us. To show our appreciation, you’ll reap your rewards and pay it forward too! For starters, you’ll receive a FREE $15 gas card, with a $10 donation in your name to your favorite charity, plus an entry into the Monthly and Grand Prize Drawing Giveaways. 

In 2013, with your help, we donated $13,935.32 to charities such as the Alzheimer’s Association, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, ASPCA, Bike 365, and City of Hope, among others.

Join us for 2014 and invite your family friends, business associates and employers to be a part of Stromsoe Insurance Agency. Ask them to mention your name when they call, and you will become an automatic winner. It’s so easy! The Top 2014 Grand Prize is $2,001, in cash, plus $501 will be donated to your favorite charity!

Wishes for Children

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It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is a time where children can’t wait to visit Santa, sit on his lap, and tell him what they want for Christmas this year.

It’s also a time to remember there are children who find themselves in less fortunate circumstances and they need our help.

Business owners in Temecula area of California are coming together to help the young children of Temecula CA, this year by working with Wishes for Children Foundation.

Local business such as Stromsoe Insurance Agency, the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sunpro Solar and the Tesoro Winery are working hand in hand with the caring people at the Wishes for Children Foundation to make the wishes of local children become a reality.

The foundation works with local charities to help these neighborhood children who either have medical issues, through no fault of their own are now underprivileged, or have illnesses that have become life threatening have their Christmas wishes granted.

The holidays are a time of giving, and the greatest gift that we can give is our time, our empathy and our donations, all to bring a smile to the face of a child that’s facing an uphill fight this holiday season.

The holiday season is upon us, and the season isn’t complete unless you take the time to check on your home and auto insurance needs this holiday season.

Whether you’re a resident of Temecula or you live outside of California, it’s worth your time to contact the Stromsoe Insurance Agency and see what they can do for you this holiday season.

Call them today; you’ll be glad you did.

Murrieta Rotary Field of Honor

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Now is the time to order your flag for the Murrieta Rotary Field of Honor. The Field of Honor returns this year, with the flag flying display taking place November 9th through the 16th.

This is the fifth such event and more than 2013 flags will be posted to honor past and present veterans, first responders and other heroes in our lives. Full sized flags can be sponsored at $35 each, and each will have a yellow ribbon attached that will include the name of your particular honoree. At the conclusion of the week, flags can be claimed by their sponsors.

If you have a flag from one of the previous Fields of Honor it can be reposted for $10 if it is still in good condition. You would need to bring the flag with its pole and ribbon during open hours.

If you would like to know more about this moving event and the week long activities that surround it, you can visit their website at murrietafieldofhonor.com. You can also sponsor a flag through the website. The event is coordinated by the Murrieta Rotary Club.

Stromsoe Insurance Agency is proud to be a part of the Murrieta, CA community and encourages you to take part in The Field of Honor Activities.

We are pleased to provide no obligation insurance quotes. If you would like to get a quote for your homeowners, auto, life or other insurance products, we welcome you to contact us.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Race for the Cure!

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October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the major goals of this national awareness month is to increase breast cancer awareness. Another, but no less important goal, is the work that breast cancer organizations do towards finding a cure for breast cancer.

Beyond that, many of the non-profit organizations devoted to breast cancer research and awareness are sponsoring events to raise money for all of these things, but also to help women who are fighting breast cancer, to receive proper treatment, regardless of their income or ability to pay.

One of the most familiar breast cancer organizations is Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® also happens to be the largest and most successful fundraiser or educational breast cancer event in the world.

The Komen Inland Empire Race for the Cure® will take place on October 20th. The race location is The Promenade in Temecula. Anyone who is interested in registering to participate in the event can do so either online, by mail, or in person – either before or at the event.

You can start your own team, join an existing team or register as an individual. Show your support and spread awareness about breast cancer. One in 8 American born women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives.

Make sure you have adequate insurance, whether for yourself, your family members. Contact the Stromsoe Insurance Agency to discuss your health, life or any other insurance needs.

Wishes For Children Golf Tournament

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Wishes for Children grants wishes and makes dreams come true for underprivileged children and kids battling life-threatening illnesses.  Throughout the year, the Temecula Valley branch works hard to raise funds to grant as many wishes as possible for children in our very own area.

This year they will be hosting the Wishes for Children Charity Golf Classic at the beautiful Temecula Creek Inn.  The event will be held on Friday, September 13th and registration begins at 9 a.m. The cost is $175 per person which includes golf, lunch, free gifts, raffles and a VIP banquet.  All proceeds from the golf tournament will be used to grant wishes so please come support this worthwhile cause!  For more information about the  golf outing click here.

If you live in or have a business in the Temecula area, the Stromsoe Insurance Agency can help you with all of your insurance needs. Contact us today to speak to an agent.