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WHOA, WE'RE HALF WAY THERE WHOA, LIVIN' ON A PRAYER TAKE MY HAND AND WE'LL MAKE IT - I SWEAR WHOA, LIVIN' ON A PRAYER 14 / NOVEMBER.DECEMBER.2014 RINKMAGAZINE.COM Industry News Updates from around the rink Jim Becker Receives 40-Year Recognition at MIAMA , The Minnesota Ice Arena Managers Association (MIAMA) recently recognized Jim Becker for 40 years of dedication and service to the ice arena industry at the 2014 Fall Conference. Jim is the president of Becker Arena Products Inc. in Savage, Minn., a manufacturer of dasher boards and supplier of products to furnish and operate ice rinks worldwide. Even after 40 years of service, Jim says he still feels passionate about what he does. He enjoys working with rink owners, operators and builders, his vendors and even his competitors. Jim began his career in the industry driving a Zamboni at Minnetonka Ice Arena. "I have always been a believer in supporting local and national ice rink managers associations for the good of the industry and its community," says Becker. "And I urge others to do the same. It's important." Congratulations, Jim! Rink Insurance Program Offers Enhanced Coverage , K&K Insurance Group Inc. is pleased to announce enhanced coverage options for ice rink facilities. The ice rink program provides coverage for ice and inline skating facilities that offer open public skating, learn to skate/play programs and ice rental to outside facility user groups. The program is offered in all states. Premium is based on gross receipts, offering competitive pricing for facilities depending upon individual exposures. In addition to property, general liability, inland marine, crime, commercial auto, liquor liability and excess liability, workers' compensation is now available. Limits of up to $25 million are offered with no aggregate. Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) coverage is now available in most states with limits up to $1 million. Coverage includes liability and defense costs from claims that allege unlawful employment practices brought by employees, volunteers and applicants and punitive damages coverage (where insurable under state law). K&K offers a variety of insurance programs for professional and amateur sports, leisure, entertainment, recreational and motorsports organizations. For more information, call K&K Insurance at (877) 355-0315 or rink owners may ask their insurance agents for a quote from K&K. Applications are available for download at kandkinsurance.com. New Stamp Collection Celebrates Canada's Hockey Passion , After months of planning and being "sworn to secrecy," Zamboni is excited to introduce the new stamp collection from Canada Post. The collection celebrates NHL "Original Six" hockey legends, such as Bobby Orr and Doug Harvey. The seven Canadian NHL teams are represented with an assist from the Zamboni ice RINK RANGERS by Mike Curti PHOTOS: COURTESY OF BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS, ZAMBONI, CANLAN ICE SPORTS CORP., ENGO

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