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Optional Activities

Fun Run and Walk to Benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6 - 8 a.m.

The sixth annual running of this event will take place in downtown San Diego, right outside of the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Come enjoy scenic San Diego in the best way possible – with a leisurely run or walk through some of the city’s most picturesque settings. Runners/walkers will travel along downtown’s harbor-front pathways. The route will traverse scenic Embarcadero Park and its nearby attractions, including Seaport Village, the soaring sails of the Convention Center, and the scenic exterior of Petco Park. Runners will follow winding park paths that skirt the bay with its passing ships and towering Coronado Bridge just offshore. Along the way, you’ll pass scores of beautiful luxury yachts, kids flying kites in the bay breeze, and fisherman on the pier attempting to lure an evening’s meal. A traditional finish line awaits runners at the end of the route.

Participants can choose between a 5K run or a 3K walk, and all participants receive commemorative T-shirts. A light continental breakfast will be available.

Once you arrive in San Diego, you will need to register and pay for the event at the NAMIC Auxiliary booth in the exhibit hall, during the day on Monday, Sept. 20.

Registration cost is $35 per person. Proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Tentative Agenda

6:00 – 6:15 a.m.	Gather outside back entrance of Manchester Grand Hyatt
6:20 – 6:30 a.m.	Gathering at Starting line, race instructions
6:35 a.m.	Race Starts
7:15 – 7:20 a.m.	Race finishes – walk back to Hyatt

St. Baldrick’s is about shaving your head in solidarity of children who lose their hair during cancer treatment. It all began in 1999, when three insurance executives turned their industry’s St. Patrick’s Day party into a benefit for kids with cancer. They turned heads – and opened wallets – of colleagues for the benefit of children’s cancer research. Between 2000 and 2006, more than $20 million has been raised and more than 26,000 heads have been shaved!

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Professional Farm Mutual Manager Classes

The NAMIC Professional Farm Mutual Manager courses provide 36 comprehensive hours of education and information on vital issues that will benefit both the new and experienced farm mutual managers in the areas of strategic business management, financial management, and underwriting and claims. Completion of all three modules and one additional seminar, excluding the Annual Convention, makes a qualified farm mutual manager eligible for the PFMM designation. This year’s 12-hour module during the convention will emphasize the essential management topic of Strategic Business Management, (formerly know as Leadership).

To request more information on registering for this module when information is available, please contact Amanda Byrd at abyrd@namic.org.

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Griffith Insurance Education Foundation Golf Classic
Saturday, Sept. 18

Join us for the 21st Annual IEI Golf Classic: Please join us on Saturday, September 18, 2010 for a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start at the 21st Annual Insurance Education Institute Golf Classic being held at the Steele Canyon Golf Club in San Diego, California. Register online here or email a request to Kaitlin Griffin at kgriffin@griffithfoundation.org.

Optional Tours

Destination Concepts, Inc., in coordination with NAMIC, is offering several optional tours of the area. To register for a tour, print the tour registration form and mail or fax to:

Destination Concepts, Inc.
4241 Jutland Drive, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92117
Ph: (858) 274-7979
Fax: (858) 274-1440

Inside San Diego City Tour (Based on 4 Hours)

Delve in the region’s past during a historical tour of a city steeped in a rich culture defined by its Spanish, Mexican, and Native American heritage. A learned and humorous guide will make yours a day to remember. Sights may include the Old Town San Diego State Historical Park where guests will experience Mexican and early American life, including original adobe homes filled with fascinating artifacts. Seaport Village and the beautiful downtown San Diego embarcadero, where shopping, and entertainment are abound, and Balboa Park, central park west, that combines cultural attractions, beautiful architecture, and botanical gardens. Take a stroll down El Prado, a promenade running through the heart of Balboa Park.

INCLUSIONS:

• Exclusive roundtrip transportation on board a deluxe motor vehicle
• Uniformed Destination Concepts tour director to provide complete coordination and assistance
• City tour narration enroute
• Coordination of stops at some of the locations, guests to enjoy free time
• Applicable taxes and gratuities

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San Diego Harbor Cruise (Based on 3 Hours)

Today, we offer up the opportunity for your guests to experience an unforgettably scenic experience on the San Diego Bay. Aboard a magnificent cruising vessel your day will unfold beneath warm California sun against one of the most picturesque backdrops in the region. The beautiful scenic tour may include panoramic views of the glittering San Diego skyline as well as views of the Coronado Bridge, the world- famous Hotel del Coronado, historic ships and bustling ship yards, the U.S. Naval Fleet and Submarine Base, Cabrillo National Monument, Shelter and Harbor Islands and more.

INCLUSIONS:

• Exclusive roundtrip transportation on board a deluxe motor vehicle
• Uniformed Destination Concepts tour director to provide complete coordination and assistance
• (2) Hour San Diego Harbor Cruise (part of a public cruise)
• Coordination of stops at some of the locations, guests to enjoy free time
• All applicable taxes and gratuities

HELPFUL TIPS:

• Dress in layers as it is usually 10 degrees cooler on the water. Don’t forget your sunglasses and sunscreen.
• You may want to bring a camera

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Coronado Walking Tour (Based on 4 Hours)

What better way to discover the magic of Coronado Island than on a leisurely guided walking tour? Coronado, once the playground of Presidents and Princes, is an island rich with natural splendors and historical delights—truly one of San Diego’s finest, most unspoiled gems. On this unique outing, guests will enjoy a strolling tour led by a knowledgeable guide, who will fill you in on anecdotes and little-known factoids along the way. Your fascinating day may begin at the house of John D. Spreckles— San Francisco Sugar Baron who once owned most of the island—his summer house where the Prince of Wales was entertained, and his mansion, the largest home in Coronado with 17 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. Following this “sweetest” of sights, guests will get an up-close-and-personal tour of the world famous Hotel del Coronado—the signature icon of the island. The charming, resplendent “Hotel Del” has reigned as monarch of Pacific Coast resort hotels since its opening in 1888. No other hotel in North America, perhaps in the world, enjoys more fame than “The Del.” In addition to the Del, guests will stroll past the Crown Manor mansion and even the Wizard of Oz house, once the home of author L. Frank Baum. Lace up your walking shoes and set your sights on island delights as Destination Concepts brings you a sightseeing sojourn chock full of Intriguing Island Strolling on the isle that embodies the beauty of San Diego—Coronado!

INCLUSIONS:

• Exclusive roundtrip transportation on board a deluxe motor vehicle
• Uniformed Destination Concepts tour director to provide complete coordination, tour narration, and assistance
• Narrated tour of Coronado Island’s points of interest, with history of the Hotel del Coronado – 1.5 hour tour
• Free time on own to explore the Del or have lunch in one of their many restaurants
• Applicable taxes and gratuities

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San Diego Zoo Based on 5 Hours

The San Diego Zoo is renowned the world over for its expansive collection of the rarest animals on earth housed in an intimate setting of exotic botanical foliage. Today’s visit will include a narrated bus safari, taking your guests into the lush, sweeping canyons and countless animal enclosures. From Africa to the Arctic, it all happens here in San Diego.

Take a plunge into the arctic as you get a glimpse of the Polar Bears dancing in the cold ice-filled waters. Or take a stroll through Tiger River, a misty path where along the way you’ll encounter hundreds of reptiles and mammals and possibly come with-in a clawing distance of a Sumatran Tiger. See the spectacular Gorilla Tropics, one of the most popular exhibits. Guests can board a thrilling ride on the skyfari aerial tram and enjoy a panoramic, bird’s eye perspective. Apart from wildlife, the park houses an extensive and highly acclaimed collection of plants orchids, palms, coral trees, and more.

THE ZOO’S SHOWS INCLUDE:

• Sea Lion Show – It Began with a Roar
• The Wild Ones – Legends & Lore
• Dr. Zoolittle Show

THE ZOO’S EXHIBITS INCLUDE:

• Monkey Trails
• Giant Panda Research Station
• Absolutely Apes
• Ituri Forest
• Gorilla Tropics/Scripps Aviary
• Polar Bear Plunge
• Children’s Zoo
• Rain Forest Aviary
• Tiger River
• Sun Bear Forest
• Flamingo Lagoon
• Reptile Mesa
• Wings of Australasia
• Kopje
• Absolutely Apes
• Monkey Trails
• Giant Panda Research Station
• Absolutely Apes

THE ZOO’S ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:

• Express Bus
• Skyfari Aerial Tram

GENERAL ADMISSION INCLUSIONS:

• Exclusive roundtrip transportation on board a deluxe motor vehicle
• Uniformed Destination Concepts tour director to provide complete coordination and assistance
• Admission to the San Diego Zoo and Children’s Petting Zoo, including all shows and exhibits
• 35 Minute Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus and Skyfari Aerial Tram
• Knowledgeable Zoo Tour Director, San Diego Zoo map and brochures
• Applicable taxes and gratuities

MEAL VOUCHERS
Meal vouchers provide guests a pre-paid opportunity to select a variety of food options during their visit to the Zoo. Vouchers are good at Treehouse Café, Sydney’s Grill, Rain Tree Grill, Safari Kitchen, and Flamingo Cafe. Includes an entrée (sandwich, burger, etc), salad and soft drink.

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Inside La Jolla (Based on 4 Hours)

Spanish for “The Jewel,” La Jolla truly is a treasure polished to perfection. Spectacular sandy beaches, tide-pools, coves and ocean bluffs combined with premium boutique shopping and entertainment make La Jolla a world-class destination for celebrities and tourists alike. Seven unbelievable miles constitute this beautiful coastal community and offer many wonders to explore. Today, guests will enjoy a self-guided tour of La Jolla, encountering charming art galleries like Wyland and Fingerhut, as well as exclusive shopping at local boutiques and sidewalk cafes. Stop by the pink landmark La Valencia Hotel or bark back at the seal lions lounging on the rocks at the cove. Whatever your pleasure, La Jolla provides a world of riches.

INCLUSIONS:

• Exclusive roundtrip transportation on board a deluxe motor vehicle
• Uniformed Destination Concepts tour director to provide complete coordination, tour narration, and assistance
• Sightseeing and free-time for shopping in La Jolla
• La Jolla shopper’s guide
• Applicable taxes and gratuities

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Temecula Valley Wine Country Based on 7 Hours

The fields of Temecula Valley Wine Country might very well have been the playground for the wanton Greek god of wine, Dionysus. Lush vineyards arrayed over rolling hills, rich grapes ripening in the afternoon sun, the rustle of a fresh breeze through a matrix of winding vines, all this and more can be found in the picturesque valleys of Temecula. The Mediterranean climate of Temecula is warm and dry. The hills, covered in chaparral and sage, are similar to parts of Southern France, Spain, and Italy. This is not “Napa Valley South” as some have suggested, but a unique location with its own special characteristics and wines. The valley boasts a dozen world-class wineries, all offering a charm suggesting refined beauty and excellence. Included in this exquisite day in the Temecula Valley will be a tour and tasting of two of the premiere wineries nestled within the hills of the community. The possibilities are endless in the award-winning locale of the best in California wines. It’s a divine tour of the drink of the gods as Destination Concepts brings you a complete wine country experience at Temecula Valley!

INCLUSIONS:

• Exclusive roundtrip transportation on board a deluxe motor vehicle
• Uniformed Destination Concepts tour director to provide complete coordination and assistance
• Narrated tour of area and wine country
• All applicable admission fees to 2 Temecula wineries
• Tasting experience at two Temecula wineries
• Boxed lunch for each guest, featuring sandwich, side salad, chips, cookie or brownie, soft drink or bottled water
• Applicable gratuities

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