1 p.m.

The 2012 NAMIC Annual Convention Golf Outing benefiting The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation
Join us for a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start at Cowboy Golf Club. For information and to register click here. If you have any questions contact Amanda Byrd at abyrd@namic.org.

12 - 6 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open
The NAMIC Registration Desk is the central location for getting your questions answered about the convention, picking up pre-registered delegate packets or registering on site for convention, exchanging banquet reservation tickets, and purchasing optional event tickets. The desk will be located on the ballroom level in the conference center.

5 – 6 p.m.

Worship Service Choir Practice
If you are interested in joining the NAMIC Choir, please contact Amanda Byrd at abyrd@namic.org or indicate your interest on the registration form.

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAMIC Cyber Cafe Open
Available to registered delegates and guests, this is a place to catch up on emails or connect to NAMIC’s Convention Connection.

8 – 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service and Breakfast*
We invite you to join us for this optional, non-denominational prayer breakfast with a guest speaker and NAMIC Choir.

12 – 6 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-in

4 – 5 p.m.

First-time Convention Attendee Reception
First-time attendees are invited to join us for a casual gathering where you will have a chance to meet with fellow conventioneers and staff. It is a great chance for you to begin to build a network within the NAMIC membership and ask questions about convention and other association business one-on-one with NAMIC staff.

New VOLUNTEER opportunity available! Connect with Crista Hassett at a chassett@namic.org to learn more about how to get involved in this and other hospitality functions.

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Chairman's Reception
Enjoy a warm welcome to Texas complete with food, libations, entertainment, and great fellowship.

7:30 – 9 a.m.

NAMIC Advisory Council Breakfast**

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open

8 a.m.

Discussion Lounge Feature
State Affairs Manager (SAM) Update

8 – 9:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Be among the first attendees to explore the exhibit hall and meet the 100+ exhibitors specifically targeted at the mutual insurance industry.

9:30 – 11 a.m.

Opening General Session
The official start to the 117th NAMIC Annual Convention takes place with messages from Chairman James Kennedy and President & CEO Chuck Chamness. It’s a session you won’t want to miss!

This will be followed by one of our powerful keynote speakers to be announced.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Luncheon Dessert and Networking in the Exhibit Hall
Visit NAMIC Central or the Discussion Lounge, now located on the Exhibit Show floor, for quick updates and product offerings from NAMIC. This is also a great chance to connect in a casual environment with peers.

11 a.m.

Discussion Lounge Feature
State Affairs Manager (SAM) Update

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Delegate Buffet Luncheon

12 Noon

Discussion Lounge Feature
State Affairs Manager (SAM) Update

1 – 1:30 p.m.

Conference Annual Business Meetings
Property Casualty Conference Annual Business Meeting
The Property Casualty Conference is the segment of the NAMIC membership with products and services designed to meet the needs of employees from larger multi-line companies. We will briefly review the conference activities and elect new board members and officers.

Farm Mutual Conference Annual Business Meeting
The Farm Mutual Conference is the segment of the NAMIC membership with products and services designed to meet the needs of the employees from smaller companies or farm mutuals throughout the United States and Canada. We will briefly review the conference activities and elect new board members and officers.

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. Communicating Mutuality
2. Climate Change—What’s Coming?
3. 10 Questions Every Director Should be Able to Answer Today
4. Sucession Planning for Small Companies
   (This session qualifies for one FMDC Credit)
   
   1.5 CPE Credits - Personnel/HR
5. PFMM: Technology
   (This session qualifies for PFMM credit.)
   
   1.5 CPE Credits - Computer Science

2 p.m.

Discussion Lounge Feature
Topic to be announced

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.

Break

3 p.m.

Discussion Lounge Feature
Topic to be announced

3:15 - 4:30p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. Educating Policyholders and Consumers: Debunking the Misconceptions
2. The Changing Future of Reinsurance for Small Companies
   (This session qualifies for one FMDC credit.)
3. Building High Trust Teams and Organizations
4. Social Media: Integrating Social Media Communication into Your Organization
5. Board Strategic Planning
   (This session qualifies for one FMDC credit.)
6. PFMM: Technology (continued)

4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Reception and Grand Prize Drawings
Join vendors that specialize in serving the property/casualty insurance industry in the Exhibit for a lively reception and a grand prize drawing for a dream vacation for two among other great prizes.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

NAMIC PAC Reception**

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

NAMIC Leadership Reception**

7:30 - 9 p.m.

NAMIC Leadership Dinner**

6:30 – 7:30 a.m.

Fun Run & Walk to Benefit St. Baldrick's Foundation
This is a great way to get a little fresh air and some exercise during convention while helping to benefit a good cause. Participants can choose between a 5K run and a 3K walk. Proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund children’s cancer research.

7:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Merit Society Award Breakfast*
The NAMIC Merit Society is designed to encourage professional development of individuals associated with NAMIC member companies and to recognize those who demonstrate educational attainment and service or contributions through NAMIC or state/provincial association activities. New Merit Award recipients are invited to a breakfast with fellow Merit Society members.

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open

8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

NAMIC Cyber Cafe Open

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Networking in the Exhibit Hall
New extended hours on Tuesday to allow more flexible tine with vendors and partners. Check out the Show Happenings for more information about Tuesday’s schedule and features.

8:30 a.m.

On the NAMIC Central Stage
10-minute Update on Regulatory Affairs

9 - 10 a.m.

General Session
Keynote speaker to be determined.

10 - 10:30 a.m.

Break

10 - 10:20 a.m.

Discussion Lounge Feature
NAMIC PAC's Political Update

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Advocacy Sessions
New this year, we will feature legislative and regulatory hot topics during this time slot in the agenda. A mix of national personal and commercial lines issues will be addressed. Be sure to check out the Discussion Lounge features for a more regionally focused presentation of legislative and regulatory topics.

10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

PFMM: Underwriting
(This session qualifies for PFMM credit.)

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Luncheon Dessert and Networking in the Exhibit Hall

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Delegate Buffet Luncheon

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Past Chairmen and Spouses Reunion Lunch**

12 Noon

Discussion Lounge Feature
State Affairs Manager (SAM) Update

1 - 2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. Total Compensation Strategies: Slicing the Total Compensation Pie
   1.5 CPE Credits - Personnel/HR
2. Top Five Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Protection <
3. Reinsurance Due Diligence
4. Dashboard Development: Monitoring Performance, Opportunities, & Risks
   (This session qualifies for one FMDC credit)

1 - 2:30 p.m.

PFMM: Underwriting (continued)

1 p.m.

Discussion Lounge Feature
Topic to be determined

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Ice Cream Break and Raffle Drawings
The NAMIC Exhibit Show finishes off with a fun ice cream break and exciting Exhibitor Raffle Drawings. Come see the wide variety of vendors one last time before the show ends.

2:20 - 2:30 p.m.

On the NAMIC Central Stage
10-minute Update on Federal Legislative Issue

3 p.m.

Discussion Lounge Feature
State Affairs Manager (SAM) Update

3 - 5 p.m.

PFMM: Loss Control
(This session qualifies for PFMM credit.)

7:15 - 8:30 a.m.

Property Casualty Conference Senior Executive Breakfast**
Senior executives and future leaders from NAMIC Property Casualty Conference member companies are invited to join us for the roundtable discussion on issues impacting their businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to suggest topics and lead the discussions in small groups based on company size.

7:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Professional Farm Mutual Manager Roundtable Breakfast**
Certified Professional Farm Mutual Managers from NAMIC member companies are invited to this breakfast to participate in roundtable discussion on current issues. The NAMIC Professional Farm Mutual Manager designation formally recognizes the educational accomplishments and dedication to professionalism of the progressive farm mutual manager. To become certified, individuals must fulfill several requirements and complete a series of courses.

7:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Farm Mutual Director Certification (FMDC) Roundtable Breakfast**
Certified Farm Mutual Directors from NAMIC’s FMDC program are invited to this breakfast to participate in roundtable discussion on current issues. Newly certified FMDC directors are also invited to this breakfast. The NAMIC Farm Mutual Directors Certification program formally recognizes the educational accomplishments and dedication to professionalism of the progressive farm mutual director. To become certified, individuals must fulfill several requirements and complete a series of courses. For more information, visit the Director's Education web page.

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAMIC Cyber Cafe Open

8:30 - 10 a.m.

NAMIC Guest Program & Breakfast
All registered guests are invited to join us for this traditional breakfast program, which will include a special guest speaker.

Delegates can purchase tickets to attend this event with their guest at the NAMIC registration desk.

9:30 - 10:20 a.m.

Annual Meeting of Members
Participate in the association’s governance and member community during NAMIC’s Annual meeting of members. The 2012 board of directors is introduced and new board members are elected.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Closing General Session
Following a brief stretch break where guests connect with delegates after the conclusion of the Guest Program and Breakfast, join us for our closing Keynote Speaker, to be announced.

1 - 2 p.m.

PFMM: Ethics & Legal Issues
(This session qualifies for PFMM credit.)

2 - 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

PFMM: Claims
(This session qualifies for PFMM credit.)

5:30 p.m.

Diamonds & Champagne Reception
Prior to the closing gala and entertainment, join the PAC for a special Diamonds & Champagne reception. All who attend will receive a glass of champagne – each will hold a pair of earrings – but only one will hold the pair with real diamonds! Will you be the lucky one? Join us to find out! Enjoy the diamonds opportunity along with complimentary cocktails and light fare prior to the dinner. Contact Irica Solomon for more information and to purchase tickets.

6 - 7 p.m.

Reception - Cash Bars Available

6 - 7 p.m.

Leadership Reception**

7 - 10 p.m.

Banquet and Entertainment
A NAMIC convention tradition continues with our banquet featuring top name entertainment.

10 p.m.

117th Annual Covention Concludes

*Optional Ticketed Event

**By Invitation Only