Last year the lack of snow in the Cascades resulted in the cancellation of
several events.
More than 1,000 coaches and volunteers come together to make these Winter
Games happen. The DCU
Center will be simultaneously hosting the Division 1 Men's Ice Hockey
Championships-East Regional that weekend .

Show hours are Friday, March 24 from 1:00pm - 9:00pm, and Saturday, March
25 from 10:00am - 8:00pm.

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Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort, Riverfront Park Ice Arena, Leavenworth
Winter Sports Club and several other venues in and around Wenatchee will host
the various competitions.

Hollis
supported all forms of professional development, especially the
earning of industry designations . His membership in the Health Underwriters Association
clearly demonstrated his leadership ability while he served as
President of the Dallas Association, President of the Texas
Association and currently President of the National Association, which
encompasses more than 20,000 members. He has been a
clear winner of this award for several years but he would not allow
the Board to consider him for the award until he completed his
leadership role within the association.

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TAHU is a state member of the National Association Of Health
Underwriters (NAHU).

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His work with the
National and Texas Associations of Health Underwriters is memorialized
each year with TAHU's top honor - The Hollis Roberson Award.
Trei Wild was recognized for this award for the many years he
contributed his time and talent to further the health insurance
industry.

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To round out the weekend, the Healthy Athletes program will be offered,
providing free health screening and fitness education.

PRESS RELEASE Hockey Expo New England Premiers at DCU Center March 2006

Business Editors/Health Editors

DALLAS----Trei Wild, of Safeguard
Dental, recently received the coveted Hollis Roberson Award at the
Texas Association of Health Underwriter's Annual Convention in Sugar
Land, Texas.

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"Athletes from across Washington will compete for their own "gold" after
months of hard work and training on the part of coaches and athletes who earn
the right to compete at this 3-day event," said Winter Games Director, Phillip
Smithson.

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*Figures provided by USA Hockey, the governing body of youth and organized
hockey in North America.

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, You won't have to travel to
Italy to see these athletes bring home the gold, but the competition will be
outstanding as more than 1,500 athletes participate in the 2006 Special
Olympics Washington Winter Games in Wenatchee March 3-5. The Victory Dance/
Celebration will be held Saturday evening at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel.'s
record of accomplishment for producing consumer trade shows in New England
dates back 26 years.

For additional information , visit www.

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I envision an outlet for players and fans to touch, try,
shoot and talk hockey," said Ron Bourdeau, President of Got Puck?
Promotions, LLC. Children under 12
admitted free with adult admission. Hollis died in 1989 just months before becoming
national president of the association and Trei received this
prestigious honor as NAHU president.

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By participating in sports, physical fitness and
healthcare education programs, Special Olympics Washington athletes increase
self -confidence and social skills, improve physical and motor skills and have
better success in leading more productive and independent lives.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Name: Jill A.
Hockey Expo New England 2006 -- New
England's first consumer-based hockey trade show arrives at the DCU
Convention Center in Worcester, MA, on March 24th & 25th, 2006.

Membership of USA Hockey has more than doubled in the past decade with
New England members reaching almost 69,000 skaters . However, the membership
decided to surprise him with the award this year before he would
expect it.
Founded in 1930, there are now 200 state and local chapters in the
United States.

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Chevalier Associates, Inc.

Trei Wild - National Association of Health Underwriters President Receives the Hollis Roberson Award; An award named in honor of his father

.to inform and protect
the consumer by enhancing the professional growth of its members.

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Last
year's Championships at DCU Center saw an attendance of over 18,000 fans
including young and old alike.

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The Games kick-off Friday evening with the Torch Lighting Ceremony led by
2006 Grand Marshall, Bryce Fischer , defensive end for the NFC Champion Seattle
Seahawks.
"You can see the pride and sense of accomplishment on the faces of all the
athletes who compete in the Games," she added.

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"The dedication and enthusiasm of all involved in this weekend
is such an inspiration," said Caryl Morrell, Winter Games Wenatchee Director.com.

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Got Puck? Promotions, LLC, a manufacturer representative in New England,
has signed on as Presenting Sponsor for Hockey Expo New England 2006.

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Special Olympics Washington Winter Sports Showcase Event - March 3-5

WENATCHEE, Wash. Law enforcement personnel from around the state will run an Olympic
torch from Riverfront Park through the streets of Wenatchee, ending at
Wenatchee High School, where the official opening ceremonies will take place..

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"The judges felt that Trei Wild clearly demonstrated the
leadership and dedication that this award was designed to recognize,"
said Linda New, President of the Texas Association of Health
Underwriters.

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Special Olympics Washington is a non-profit organization that provides
year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with
intellectual disabilities. The time is right
for New England to have its own consumer hockey expo," said Robert
Chevalier, President of Chevalier Associates, Inc.

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"Initial interest in this event has been overwhelming."
Several association members commented that the award ceremony was
especially momentous this year because Trei Wild is the stepson of
Hollis Roberson.

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Athletes will compete in alpine and Nordic skiing,
figure and speed skating, snowboarding, and basketball, which begin Saturday.

Hockey Expo New England 2006 will combine all aspects of hockey into one
venue, providing peewee, high school, college, adult leagues and their
coaches an opportunity to speak with manufacturers, league organizers, camp
directors and representatives of all facets of the hockey community. is in collaboration with Got Puck? Promotions ,
LLC to produce Hockey Expo New England 2006. Chevalier Associates, Inc.

**Figures provided by DCU Center Management.

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"And this year, the weather appears to be cooperating!" he said.org

Hollis Roberson, CLU, FMLI, RHU was truly a Texas legend
whose accomplishments would fill many volumes, having worked
tirelessly in the insurance industry for 34 years. "With over 15 years of membership, professional
leadership, legislative activism, community coaching and involvement
with innumerable fundraising activities Trei Wild have proven his
commitment to and passion for the insurance industry.

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Winter Games - True Athletic Spirit in Action

"This
is one event that is not to be missed," said Smithson.

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* A great majority of
these players live within a one-hour drive of Central Massachusetts.hockeyexpo."
NAHU represents more than 20,000 professional health insurance agents
and brokers who service the insurance needs of millions of Americans.

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Ward
Phone number: 425-330-9135
Email: jward@sowa.

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"I
want to spread my passion for hockey to the vast community of players here
in New England. Admission is $5 per person. We are a professional organization of agents and
insurance company representatives who care enough about their clients
to join together with a Mission Statement ".