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Thursday, Sept. 7

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
LocationKendall 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


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