Poizner to keynote VICA meeting

Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, who is seeking the 2010 GOP nomination for governor, will be the keynote speaker at the 59th Annual Meeting of Vica next month.
"We are honored to have Commissioner Poizner address our members," VICA Chairman Greg Lippe said. "VICA's Annual Meeting provides a great opportunity for us to celebrate our successes and recognize our members' contributions."
The 59th Annual Meeting will recognize volunteers, corporate leaders and public officials.
Lakeside Community Healthcare will receive the Robert E. Gibson Corporate Award of Excellence and the 15th Annual Harmon Ballin Community Service Award will be presented to Tyree Wieder, former president of Los Angeles Valley College.
The 3rd Annual President's Award will be given to John Bradley, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Inc. VICA will also install its new board members and officers.
The event will be held Dec. 18 at the Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hill