insurors 120th annual convention guide
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A registration guide for the Insurors of Tennessee 120th Annual Convention, taking place October 18-22 in Tunica, MississippiTRANSCRIPT
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Schedule
Friday, October 18 Trace Adkins at Bluesville (separate ticket) 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 19 Ole Miss vs. LSU Tailgate in Oxford (separate ticket) Time TBD
Sunday, October 20
Registration Open 12:00 noon - 5:00 pmExhibit Hall Open ft. trusted choice chopper 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmOpening Reception 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmOpening Dinner and ELEMENT of Cirque 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday, October 21
Registration Open 7:30 am - 11:00 amExhibit Hall Open ft. trusted choice chopper 8:00 am - 11:30 amExhibit Hall Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:30 amExhibit Hall Door Prizes 10:30 am - 11:30 amBreakout Session #1 - TBD 8:30 am - 9:30 amBreakout Session #2 - ACA update 9:30 am - 10:30 amChef’s Demonstration 12:30 pm - 3:30 pmGolf at Tunica National 12:30 pm - 5:00 pmClay Shooting Outing at Willows 12:30 pm - 4:00 pmCompany Night 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmYoung Agents Reception 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmPoker/Blackjack/Slots Tournaments 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, October 22
Association Day Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:00 amAnnual Meeting 9:00 am - 10:00 amDoor Prizes! 10:30 am - 11:00 am
hotelS
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 conven-tion center, visit https://www.totalrewards.com/hotel-reser-vations/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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OleMiss Activities
Gaming
OleMiss Activities
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
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
Special
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 vari-ety of dance forms. Come see them perform a live Cirque show for our audi-ence 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 tour-naments 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 des-tination for exceptional golf and tennis. The Willows Sporting Clays and Hunt-ing Center is located on 660 acres along the Mississippi River.
Visit www.tunicanational.com & www.caesars.com/willows/ for info
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exhIBIt BoothS
Be a part of the largest gathering of independent insur-ance agents in Tennessee as an expected 450+ attend-ees take part in our annual convention and tradeshow.
Space Assignment:Booth space is assigned solely at the discretion of In-surors 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 registra-tions have been processed and spaces assigned by In-surors.
Cancellation:Booth registrations cancelled before 9/15/13 will receive a refund less a $100 administration fee. Cancellations af-ter 9/15/13 will not receive a refund.
exhIBIt BoothS INclude
One (1) Complimentary Full Convention Registration •for main attendeeStandard 8’ high pipe and drape back wall and 40” •high rail dividers, overall size is 10’w x 7’dOne (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 onlyRecognition as an exhibitor in the • Bulletin newsletter, in The Tennessee Insuror magazine, and on the convention page of www.insurors.org
SPoNSoRShIP leVelS
ALL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AME-NITIES beginning with BRONZE LEVEL sponsors:
Recognition at the appropriate level on www.insurors.•org, in the Bulletin, and the Tennessee InsurorDoor prize given in company’s name at the Association •Day BreakfastConvention signage at sponsor level•Company logo and link to website featured on www.insu-•rors.org convention sponsor page
SILVER LEVEL sponsors also receive:
Postcard distributed to Insuror members announcing •company’s sponsorship of conventionLogo and web link featured on Insurors of Tennessee •home pageOne complimentary full convention registration•One complimentary half page advertisement in conven-•tion issue of the Tennessee Insuror magazine (sent to en-tire membership and given to all attendees)
GOLD LEVEL sponsors also receive:
Postcard distributed to Insuror members announcing •company’s sponsorship of conventionLogo and web link featured on Insurors of Tennessee •home pageTwo complimentary full convention registrations•One complimentary full page advertisement in conven-•tion issue of the Tennessee Insuror magazine (sent to en-tire membership and given to all attendees)
SPoNSoRShIP INfo
All sponsorship registration materials, logos, ads and informa-tion 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/vec-tor format.
Ads:Advertisements should have appropriate dimensions and be sent as a high-resolution PDF file to [email protected]
Information:Company information from exhibitors should be submitted with your paper form or by e-mail to [email protected]. Info may be edited for space and content as needed.
Sponsor Registration exhibit Booth Registration
Levels:Platinum (contact Insurors)q Gold ($5000) q Silver ($3000) q Bronze ($1000)
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)
Contact Contact
Company Company
Address Address
City ST ZIP City ST ZIP
E-mail E-mail
Phone Phone
Fax Fax
Website Website
Name of person receiving complimentary Gold reg. Name of person receiving complimentary registration
Name of person receiving complimentary Silver reg. Brief description of product
Payment Information
q Visa q Mastercard q AMEX q Check (included) q Bill me (members only)
Business category
Card # Exhibit booth personnel names for badges (limit 5)
Expiration date Personnel 1
Name on card Personnel 2
Signature Personnel 3
total amount due $ Personnel 4
Don’t forget to fill out and submit registration forms for all full regis-tration attendees, including those receiving comp registrations. Only attendees whose forms we receive will be registered.
Personnel 5
All personnel and comp attendee names and information must be 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 [email protected], register online at www.insurors.org, or call 1.800.264.1898 for more info.
Don’t Want to Gamble?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 pro-vide 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 Mem-phis. 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
Where to StayI 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 casinohotel is close to it all and accessible by shuttle to our events and exhibits
fax your completed form to 615.385.9303, e-mail a Pdf of the form to [email protected], register online at www.insurors.org, or call 1.800.264.1898 for more information.
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Permit No. 380
Full Registrant formFor 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
Full Name q Ole Miss Tailgate (Sat.) $35
I’ll Ride Bus___ I’ll Meet There___
q Golf Tourney (Monday) $90
Handicap or Skill level____Designation(s)
Agency/Company q Poker Tourn. (Monday) $45
Beginner___ Advanced___
q Blackjack Tourn. (Mon.) $45
Beginner___ Advanced___Address
City ST ZIP q Clay Shoot (Monday) $120
Beginner___ Advanced___
q Chef’s Demonstration (Monday) $75
Phone I plan to attend the following:q Opening Night ELEMENT of Cirque Show and Dinner (Sunday)q Association Day Meeting and Breakfast (Tuesday)
Fax
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, Gen-eral 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
Name(s) Guest Child Age (children) [casino is 21+] Chef’s Demonstration ($75) Slots Tourney ($25)
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*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 Phone
**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 ac-cess to the Welcome Events, Exhibit Hall, Young Agents Reception, Opening Night Reception & Dinner and Association Day Breakfast.
Payment Information
q Visa q Mastercard q AMEX q Check (included)
Card # Expiration date
Name on card Signature
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.