From Your President

Finally Getting Back to Normal

I cannot believe there are only six months left in 2021. Time is moving at meteoric speeds. Words will not adequately express what an honor it has been to serve as your president the last two years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Back to Some Normalcy

Exciting things are happening at your Association. We actually had our first in-person Board meeting in over 15 months and I must say it was one of the most interactive meetings I have been a part of. A lot of great ideas came out of the meeting and you will be hearing more about these in the days ahead. Look for new opportunities in education, technology and opportunities for us to gather as agents in various cities across the state as we take the Association to you – our members.

We also held our first in-person education courses in over a year and even offered a hybrid option. Our in-person Young Agents receptions were also a success, and we will continue to offer ways to get back out in our local markets and engage with the Association.

Young Agents Leadership Conference

I am particularly excited about the Board's decision to host a joint meeting between the Board and the young agents. Our young agents are the foundation upon which this Association has been built and bringing this back will give the Board the opportunity to fellowship with and get to know our young agents better. If you have young agents in your office, please encourage them to attend this event. Our new Young Agents Leadership Conference will be held in Pigeon Forge at the Dollywood DreamMore resort July 28-29.

This event will feature networking opportunities with industry leaders; workshops on sales, data, marketing and agency culture; leisure activity time and our first ever "Podcast Row" featuring some of the industry's leading voices. Better yet, thanks to our Partners and sponsors, Young Agents can attend with their families and have two room nights included for only $299! Those registrations are limited however, so don't delay in making your plans to register and attend.

Insurors 128th Annual Convention

We have officially opened registration for this year’s convention, and it promises to be better than ever. The schedule is packed with things you will not want to miss, and Laura Travis and my wife Melinda are planning a special event for spouses and significant others including tours of the renowned Fame Studio and the Wilson Dam. The schedule and more detail about the functions are included below:

Saturday, October 16 (all times CT)

6:00 - 7:00 pm Nationwide Agents Reception 7:00 - 9:00 pm Football Viewing Party

Sunday, October 17

9:30 - 10:30 am Past Pres. & Board Breakfast 11:00 am - 12:30 Partners Program Luncheon 11:30 am - 12:30 Board Spouse Luncheon 1:00 - 6:00 pm Registration Open 2:00 - 3:00 pm Breakout Sessions 3:00 - 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall and Trade Show 4:00 - 6:00 pm “Meet the Vendors” Reception 6:30 - 9:00 pm Opening Night Celebration 9:00 - 11:00 pm Young Agents After Party

Monday, October 18

8:00 - 10:00 am Registration Open 8:00 - 10:00 am Exhibit Hall and Trade Show 8:00 - 10:00 am Exhibit Hall Breakfast 10:00 - 11:30 am Agent General Session Noon - 5:30 pm Annual Conv. Golf Tourney 12:00 - 3:00 pm Specialty Insurance Seminar 12:30 - 4:00 pm Clay Shooting Outing 1:00 - 2:30 pm Spouses Special Event 6:00 - 8:00 pm Company Night 6:00 - 7:00 pm InsurPACTN Donors/Past Presidents Reception 8:00 - 10:00 pm All-attendee Reception

Tuesday, October 19

8:00 - 11:00 am Association Day Meeting

Register now or get more details at insurors.org – I hope to see you there! u

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