Special Convention Issue - September 2005
Welcome to the Young Agent's Advocate, an electronic newsletter published by the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois. If you are a young agent (under the age of 40), we invite you to join our young agents mailing list. Simply send an e-mail to Shannon Churchill that includes your name and agency, and we'll add you to our database.

Last Chance to Register for Convention Showcase!

Don't miss the biggest PIIAI event of the year - the 2005 Convention Showcase. Held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield on September 14-16, the convention offers a host of activities to benefit young insurance professionals. Highlights include:

  • Up to 15 hours of continuing education classes
  • Opening luncheon with presentation of the Young Agent of the Year Award (young agents are invited to sit with committee members at reserved tables)
  • Special young agent orientation and welcome reception
  • Young Agents "Tailgate Party" following the Wednesday evening President's Banquet (change into your favorite collegiate attire). One lucky Young Agent will win a free pair of tickets for the U of I Fighting Illini Football Game Package (details will be available at convention)
  • 130-exhibit Trade Show
  • PIIAI "Sports-A-Rama" Party (show your favorite team colors)
  • Ample networking and social events

Other functions include the PIIAI Annual Business Meeting, award presentations, installation of PIIAI officers, and spouse program.

The complete convention schedule and registration form is located at www.piiai.org/convention2005 or contact Shannon Churchill, (800) 628-6436, ext. 3004 or e-mail schurchill@piiai.org.

We hope to see you there!!!

U of I Fighting Illini Football Package

The PIIAI Young Agents Network is sponsoring a college football package for Saturday, October 29 th when the Fighting Illini take on the Wisconsin Badgers. The package includes tickets to the game, a tailgate party hosted at Jillian’s including a lunch buffet, beverages, and games. This package is open to children of all ages so bring the kids to a fun day at the stadium. For more details and a registration form click here.

PIIAI Presents September/October Education Classes
PIIAI is hosting the following education sessions in September/October:

September 14-16 – PIIAI Convention Showcase – Springfield – Crowne Plaza
September 27 – CISR-Commercial Casualty – Springfield – PIIAI Office
September 29 – CISR-Personal Auto (Full!) – Rockford – Williams Manny
October 5 – CISR-Commercial Property – Edwardsville – Madison Mutual
October 11 – CISR-Commercial Property – Schaumburg – Roosevelt University
October 12 – Current Ins. Issues Seminar – South Holland – Community Center
October 13 – CISR-Agency Operations – Rockford – Northern IL University/Rockford
October 18 – Errors & Omissions – Mt. Vernon – Holiday Inn
October 19 – CISR-Personal Residential – Morton – Kuhl & Co.
October 20 – CISR-Advanced Learning Seminar – Champaign – Acordia
October 25 – CISR-Dynamics of Service – Lisle – Indiana Insurance
October 27 – CISR-Commercial Property – Hoffman Estates – Northern IL University/ Hoffman Estates

For more information on upcoming classes, visit the PIIAI Education Center.

Dates to Remember

Mark your calendar for these important association events:

September 9-11 IIABA Young Agents Leadership Conference, New York, NY
September 14-16 PIIAI Convention, Springfield, IL
October 29 U of I Football Game

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