Insurors 120th Annual Convention Guide

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Schedule Friday, October 18 Trace Adkins at Bluesville (separate ticket) Saturday, October 19

Ole Miss vs. LSU Tailgate in Oxford (separate ticket) Time TBD Sunday, October 20 Registration Open 12:00 noon - 5:00 Exhibit Hall Open ft. trusted choice chopper 1:00 pm - 5:00 Opening Reception 6:00 pm - 7:00 Opening Dinner and ELEMENT of Cirque 7:00 pm - 9:00

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Monday, October 21 Registration Open 7:30 am - 11:00 am Exhibit Hall Open ft. trusted choice chopper 8:00 am - 11:30 am Exhibit Hall Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:30 am Exhibit Hall Door Prizes 10:30 am - 11:30 am Breakout Session #1 - TBD 8:30 am - 9:30 am Breakout Session #2 - ACA update 9:30 am - 10:30 am Chef’s Demonstration 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Golf at Tunica National 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Clay Shooting Outing at Willows 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Company Night 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Young Agents Reception 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poker/Blackjack/Slots Tournaments 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Tuesday, October 22 Association Day Breakfast Annual Meeting Door Prizes!

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Stay on site at this year’s convention by booking your hotel reservation at the Harrah’s Casino Hotel and Resort or the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino.

Insurors has secured special rates as low as $89 per night for our attendees!

To book at Harrah’s Veranda Tower adjacent to the convention center, visit https://www.totalrewards.com/hotel-reservations/main/?propCode=GTU&groupCode=S10INS3 or call 1.800.394.7263 and use group code S10INS3 To book at Horseshoe adjacent to Bluesville visit https://www. totalrewards.com/hotel-reservations/main/?propCode=UTU &groupCode=S10INS3 or call 1.800.394.7263 and use group code S10INS3

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TRACE ADKINS

Trace Adkins is country music’s Alpha male, best recognized by his powerful, wide-ranging baritone voice that has been cutting through the airwaves and energizing concert hall speakers all over the nation. See him live at the Bluesville music hall at the Horseshoe Casino.

Visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 901.525.1515 for tickets or more info

OLE MISS TAILGATE It’s been called “the Holy Grail of tailgating sites” by Sporting News, and there truly is nothing else like it. As many as 25,000 fans gather in “The Grove” at Ole Miss to tailgate for University of Mississippi home games. You can be there too as they take on rival LSU! We’ll provide transportation and tailgating essentials.

Visit www.stubhub.com for game tickets

the ELEMENT of cirque ELEMENT is a highly trained group of acrobatic performers with a background in competitive gymnastics, professional stunting, performance arts, and a variety of dance forms. Come see them perform a live Cirque show for our audience at the Bluesville Music Hall at the Horseshoe.

Visit www.elementperforms.com for more information

CHEF’S DEMONSTRATION Come join Harrah’s restaurant head chef Tammy Hanson-Williams for a cooking demonstration with great pairings of food and beverage and what is sure to be a fun time!

Visit www.harrahstunica.com/restaurants.html for info

POKER/BLACKJACK/SLOTS TOURNAMENT Join us for our very own Insurors hosted private poker, blackjack and slots tournaments as we crown the gaming champions of the Insurors Convention. Take your shot at some great prizes too!

Visit www.harrahstunica.com/casino/poker.html for more information

TUNICA GOLF/CLAY SHOOTING Tunica is home to a premier golf course as well as a championship level clay shooting facility. The Tunica National Golf Course is Mississippi’s signature destination for exceptional golf and tennis. The Willows Sporting Clays and Hunting Center is located on 660 acres along the Mississippi River.

Visit www.tunicanational.com & www.caesars.com/willows/ for info

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ALL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES beginning with BRONZE LEVEL sponsors: • • • •

Recognition at the appropriate level on www.insurors. org, in the Bulletin, and the Tennessee Insuror Door prize given in company’s name at the Association Day Breakfast Convention signage at sponsor level Company logo and link to website featured on www.insurors.org convention sponsor page

SILVER LEVEL sponsors also receive: • • • •

Postcard distributed to Insuror members announcing company’s sponsorship of convention Logo and web link featured on Insurors of Tennessee home page One complimentary full convention registration One complimentary half page advertisement in convention issue of the Tennessee Insuror magazine (sent to entire membership and given to all attendees)

Exhibit Booths

Be a part of the largest gathering of independent insurance agents in Tennessee as an expected 450+ attendees take part in our annual convention and tradeshow.

Space Assignment: Booth space is assigned solely at the discretion of Insurors no later than two weeks prior to the convention.

Your exhibit booth contact will be notified by e-mail of your assignment. You will be sent an official exhibitor service manual by George Fern Co. once booth registrations have been processed and spaces assigned by Insurors.

Cancellation: Booth registrations cancelled before 9/15/13 will receive a refund less a $100 administration fee. Cancellations after 9/15/13 will not receive a refund.

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Postcard distributed to Insuror members announcing company’s sponsorship of convention Logo and web link featured on Insurors of Tennessee home page Two complimentary full convention registrations One complimentary full page advertisement in convention issue of the Tennessee Insuror magazine (sent to entire membership and given to all attendees)

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One (1) Complimentary Full Convention Registration for main attendee Standard 8’ high pipe and drape back wall and 40” high rail dividers, overall size is 10’w x 7’d One (1) six foot draped table One (1) wastebasket Two (2) chairs One (1) identification sign Up to four (4) additional attendees with access to the exhibit hall only Recognition as an exhibitor in the Bulletin newsletter, in The Tennessee Insuror magazine, and on the convention page of www.insurors.org

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All sponsorship registration materials, logos, ads and information must be submitted prior to Monday, September 2, 2013 in order to receive proper recognition in all printed convention materials and on signage.

Logos: Your logo should be provided in an .eps or other scalable/vector format.

Ads: Advertisements should have appropriate dimensions and be sent as a high-resolution PDF file to dsmith@insurors.org Information: Company information from exhibitors should be submitted with your paper form or by e-mail to dsmith@insurors.org.

Info may be edited for space and content as needed.

Sponsor Registration

Exhibit Booth Registration

Levels:

Booth: q Member ($950 before 8/1/13 - $1050 after 8/1/13) q Non-member ($1050 before 8/1/13 - $1150 after 8/1/13)

Platinum (contact Insurors) q Gold ($5000) q Silver ($3000)

q Bronze ($1000)

Contact

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Exhibit booth personnel names for badges (limit 5)

Expiration date

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Signature

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Total amount due $

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Don’t forget to fill out and submit registration forms for all full regis- Personnel 5 tration attendees, including those receiving comp registrations. Only All personnel and comp attendee names and information must be attendees whose forms we receive will be registered. submitted to Insurors by September 15, 2013.

Company Description (please use the space below to write a short company description for our promotional use)

Fax your completed form to 615.385.9303, e-mail a PDF to convention@insurors.org, register online at www.insurors.org, or call 1.800.264.1898 for more info.

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no problem! check out all the other great activities: TUNICA RIVERPARK & MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM

The Tunica RiverPark allows you to interact up close with the awe-inspiring beauty of the Mississippi River. The grounds are rich with native wildlife and flora, and the stunning architectural features of the RiverPark Overlook provide breathtaking views of America’s river. Loaded with authentic artifacts and exhibits, the Mississippi River Museum is an extensive, interactive showcase of history, nature and culture.

Visit www.tunicariverpark.com for more information

THE TUNICA QUEEN The Tunica Queen takes you back to a time when the country was young and the Mississippi was truly America’s highway. The spacious 400-seat luxury ship offers brief daytime cruises behind remote sandbars and deep into coves where blue channel catfish, Asian carp and great blue herons are waiting to greet you.

Nighttime cruises include dinner, live music and dancing for a romantic evening getaway.

Visit www.tunicaqueen.com for more information

WILLOWS HUNTING CENTER In addition to sporting clays, Willows Hunting Center offers guided Quail hunts and in-season Dove hunts. Located on 660 acres inside the Mississippi River levee behind Harrah’s Casino in Tunica, Mississippi, just 30 miles south of Memphis. Willows offers wetlands, forest, and other natural wildlife settings.

Visit www.caesars.com/willows for more information

BELLISSIMO SPA & SALON Look your best with hair, manicure and pedicure services at the Bellissimo Spa and Salon at Harrah’s Tunica. This luxurious spa, salon and fitness center offers a wide variety of signature massages, treatments, hair styling and skin care to pamper your every need. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

Visit www.harrahstunica.com/things-to-do/bellissimo-spa-salon.html for info

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I WANT TO GAMBLE ON SITE

THE HORSESHOE HAS A FULL CASINO WITH SLOTS POKER ROOM, HIGH LIMIT ROOM AND PLAYERS LOUNGE JUST STEPS AWAY FROM YOUR HOTEL ROOM.

I WANT TO BE CLOSE TO THE CONVENTION CENTER

THE HARRAH’S VERANDA TOWER IS ADJACENT TO THE CONVENTION CENTER WHERE THE EXHIBIT HALL AND MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE. IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE CASINOS, RESTAURANTS AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES

BY SHUTTLE

I WANT AN UPSCALE VEGAS-STYLE EXPERIENCE THE HORSESHOE HAS WELL APPOINTED ROOMS, MARBLE LOBBIES, HIGH ROLLER SERVICE AND TOP TIER RESTAURANTS LIKE JACK BINIONS STEAKHOUSE ON SITE.

I WANT TO BE AWAY FROM THE CASINOS

THE HARRAH’S VERANDA TOWER IS AWAY FROM THE CASINOS BUT STILL ACCESSIBLE TO THEM BY SHUTTLE.

I WANT TO BE CLOSE TO THE FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

THE HORSESHOE HAS RESTAURANTS ON SITE AND THE BLUESVILLE CONCERT HALL WHERE TRACE ADKINS WILL Perform FRIDAY AND WE WILL HAVE OUR SUNDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT.

I WANT IT ALL! THE HARRAH’S casino hotel is close to it all and accessible by shuttle to our events and exhibits

2500 21st Avenue South Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37212

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Nashville, TN Permit No. 380

Full Registrant form For insurance agents and other industry personnel. Includes all convention activities except activities marked optional or with fees.

q Member Agency employee $220* q Member Company employee $275 q Young Agent $150** q Non-member $350

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Full Name

Ole Miss Tailgate (Sat.) $35

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Poker Tourn. (Monday) $45

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Clay Shoot (Monday) $120

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Blackjack Tourn. (Mon.) $45 Beginner___ Advanced___

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Golf Tourney (Monday) $90

Chef’s Demonstration (Monday) $75

I plan to attend the following: q Opening Night ELEMENT of Cirque Show and Dinner (Sunday) q Association Day Meeting and Breakfast (Tuesday)

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Guest(s) Registration ($125 each) and Child Registration(s) for ages 5 to 18 ($40 each)

Guest Registration: For non-industry attendees 18 or older who wish to attend the convention’s social events. Includes Welcome Events, Exhibit Hall, General Session, Opening Night Reception & Dinner and Association Day Breakfast.

Child Registration: For the children in your party 5 or older. Children 4 or under are free. Includes Welcome Events and Opening Night Events

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Chef’s Demonstration ($75)

Slots Tourney ($25)

*Member Agency employees who pay for a full registration are eligible to register another licensed agency employee for half price ($110) 2nd Registrant Name

E-mail

Agency

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**Young Agent Full Registrations are for insurance agents less than 40 years of age or with less than 5 years of industry experience and include access to the Welcome Events, Exhibit Hall, Young Agents Reception, Opening Night Reception & Dinner and Association Day Breakfast.

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Check (included)

Cancellation: Registrations cancelled prior to 10/1/13 will be refunded. Registrations cancelled after 10/1/13 will be assessed a $100 cancellation fee.

Don’t forget your hotel reservation! Call 1.800.394.7263 and use Harrah’s group code S10INS3 or Horseshoe group code S10INS3.

Fax your completed form to 615.385.9303, e-mail a PDF of the form to convention@insurors.org, register online at www.insurors.org, or call 1.800.264.1898 for more information.