From Your IIABA National Director

Cindi Gresham, CIC How to Get the Most From Your Convention

Welcome to the Insurors of Tennessee 129th Annual Convention. We are back in Nashville for Insurefest 2022 October 15-18 at the new and beautiful J.W. Marriott Downtown Hotel.

Saturday, October 15 we kick off the events from 6:00-8:00 with our Football Watching Party in the Belle Meade 1&2 rooms. Plan on wearing your favorite teams colors and cheer on your team.

Sunday, our Board of Directors start early at 8:30 for their Board meeting while the rest of our attendees can sleep late and relax until the trade show opens at 1:00 in the Griffin Ballroom. Be sure to bring your business card and introduce yourself to all of our vendors at the trade show. You never know what you might learn from our vendor Partners that will provide you with a market or service that will help you in your agency. Be sure to attend the Agents General Session at 2:00 in the Belle Meade 1&2 Room. At 3:00 Our WINS (Women In Insurance) will have a networking session and Young Agents have a 4:00 networking session. Be ready at 6:00 for our Opening Night Party at TopGolf. Dinner and transportation will be provided. You do not need to be a golfer to enjoy this event. It will be a fun time for all so please plan on attending.

Monday morning the trade show is open from 8:00-12:00. Grab breakfast and finish up visiting any of our vendors booths that you did not get to see on Sunday. The door prizes from our Partners will be given away right after the trade show closes. Monday afternoon offers something for everyone whether you are participating in clay shooting at the Nashville Gun Club, golf at the Tennessee Grassland Course, a tour of the Tennessee State Museum or just hanging out and relaxing. 1 hour of CE will be given to those who participate in "Fine Art: The Market and Protection" presented by Michelle Impey of Chubb in conjunction with the Tennessee State Museum tour. Monday night you are on your own. Head out with friends or a company rep or head down to Broadway for music, fun and entertainment. You may want to join the Insurors exclusive party with live music at The Valentine on lower Broadway from 9:00- 11:00. Make sure your register early so we have enough space.

Tuesday morning finishes our convention with our Association Day Breakfast and Business Meeting starting at 8:00. After breakfast the meeting will start and the new Board of Directors election will be held. Don’t forget and leave early. You must be present if your name is drawn for a door prize. The convention closes at 10:00 giving you time to head home until our convention next year.

I look forward to seeing each of you at the Convention. It will be a fun time to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Talk to your carrier and discover new products and services. This convention offers something for everyone. Learn about the inner working of your National Association, how they operate and how the National Director represents our membership and the great State of Tennessee. u