7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ed Convo - Education Directors Networking Lounge
Sponsored by Selective Insurance Company
Location: Lyon Room, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office
Location: Ottawa Room, Lobby Level, 1st Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Location: Ottawa Room, Lobby Level, 1st Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Ed Convo CLOSED Sessions, Association Staff Only - PICK ONE:
Membership by Size - Small (Up to 250 Members)
Location: Senator Vandenberg Room A, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Membership by Size - Medium (251 - 450 Members)
Location: Senator Vandenberg Room B, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Membership by Size - Large (450+ Members)
Location: Governor's Room, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Big I Michigan Young Agents Charity Golf Outing
Profits from the event will help both MI Future Foundation and Young Agents provide programs and scholarships to high school and college students pursuing careers and degrees in the independent agency system.
Schedule:
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Registration, Continental Breakfast, Driving Range
9:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start (Format - Four Person Scramble)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Grill Open
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Reception, Awards and Prizes
Location: OFFSITE
The Meadows Golf Course
Grand Valley State University
4645 West Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 331-1000
Transportation on own.
Click here to register for the golf tournament and additional information.
For questions, please contact Aleisha Wenzlick at (517) 327-8051.
8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Continental Breakfast Served at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Grandview A & B Room, Conference Level, 3rd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Invest Board Meeting (by invitation, only)
Location: Gerald R. Ford Ballroom, Lobby Level,1st Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Diversity Council Meeting (by invitation, only)
Location: Emerald Room, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Ed Convo - Idea Swap Meet + Gift Exchange and AI, Education and Marketing
Location: Imperial Ballroom, Lobby Level, 1st Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Ed Convo Morning Buzz Sponsor Showcase
Meet Representatives From: A.D. Banker, Exam FX, HSB, IdealTraits, IRMI, WAHVE, WebCE, and The Institutes
Location: Pantlined Ballroom, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Diversity Council and Invest Board Collaboration (by invitation, only)
Location: Emerald Room, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ed Convo Excellence in Education Awards Luncheon
Co-Sponsored by: Trusted Choice and New Level Partners
Location: Governor's Room, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Joining the celebration: IIABA Senior Staff, Executive Committee, State Executives and Diversity and Invest committees.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Buffet Lunch Served at 12:30pm
Location: Kendall Room, Conference Level - 3rd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
AAS Board Meeting (by invitation, only)
Buffet Lunch Served at 12:30pm
Location: Nelson Room, Conference Level - 3rd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting
Location: Winchester Room, Conference Level - 3rd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Ed Convo - User Group Session Sponsored by ABEN
Location: Imperial Ballroom, Lobby Level, 1st Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Young Agents Committee Meeting (National Young Agents Committee, Only)
Location: Berkey Room, Conference Level - 3rd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Ed Convo - General Session: E&O Risk Management Update
Location: Imperial Ballroom, Lobby Level, 1st Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FLC Welcome Reception
Drink Ticket sponsored by Big I Michigan
Open to all attendees
Location: Pantlined Ballroom, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
YALI Night Out (Pre-Registration Required)
Hosted by Big I Michigan Young Agents
Location: ONSITE
Woodrows Duckpin, Lobby Level, 1st Floor
7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Government Affairs Committee and InsurPac Board of Trustees Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: ONSITE
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
Lake Superior & Lake Huron Rooms
Lobby Level - 1st Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Finance Committee Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: ONSITE
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
Lake Michigan Room
Lobby Level - 1st Floor, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
AAS/BIA/MSI Board Dinner (by invitation, only)
Location: OFFSITE
Leo's Seafood Restaurant & Bar
West Room
60 Ottawa Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-6700
DRESS CODE KEY:
Business:
MEN - Suit and Tie or Jacket and Tie
WOMEN - Suit (pants or skirt), Dress, Pants/Skirt & Blouse/Sweater
Business Casual:
MEN - Jacket Optional, Casual Pants (khakis) with Collared Shirt or Golf Shirt
WOMEN - Casual Dress, Sun Dress, Casual Pants/Skirt with Blouse/Sweater, or Golf Shirt
Casual:
MEN - Casual Pants, Jeans, or Shorts with Golf Shirt
WOMEN - Very Casual Dress/Skirt or Sun Dress, Casual Pants, Shorts or Jeans