Get Involved – Volunteer Activities at the Convention

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Interested in getting involved or learning more about volunteer activities at NAMIC’s Annual Convention? Check out the information below and email Crista Hassett, volunteer coordinator at chassett@namic.org.

2013 NAMIC Annual Convention Golf Outing benefiting The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation
Saturday, Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Would you like to assist at the traditional opening activity for NAMIC’s Annual Convention? This event takes place on Saturday prior to the start of the NAMIC convention. Volunteers are welcome to help with golfer check-in, distributing information, and assistance in loading buses that will transport golfers to the Harbour Pointe Golf Club.

To participate, or if you have questions please contact Amanda Byrd.

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NAMIC Prayer Service & Breakfast – Choir
Sunday, Sept. 22, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunity | Singers

Do you like to sing and be a part of a great tradition? NAMIC is looking for delegates and/or guests who want to be a part of the Choir at the NAMIC Prayer Service & Breakfast on Sunday morning. You don’t have to be a professional singer, just someone who likes to have fun. (Carrying a tune can be helpful, though!)

The only requirement is to purchase a ticket to the breakfast. There will be a short rehearsal on Saturday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m., for those who are able to participate. If arriving too late for the Saturday practice, join us at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday morning for another practice before the Prayer Service & Breakfast.

To participate, please purchase your ticket when registering and indicate that you are planning to sing in the choir. Please contact Amanda Byrd if you have any questions about the Choir or Prayer Service & Breakfast. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle!

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First Time Convention Attendee Reception
Sunday, Sept. 22, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunity | Greeters

This event is designed specifically for delegates and registered guests that haven’t previously attended the NAMIC convention It is an informal networking reception with light hors d’ oeuvres’ and refreshments. Volunteers are needed to assist in welcoming our new attendees, talking with them about the convention experience, and answering questions.

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Opening Chairman’s Reception
Sunday, Sept. 22, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunity | Greeters

Begin the convention in a grand way by participating in our opening reception on Sunday evening. NAMIC is looking for volunteers to hand out lapel pins and greet delegates and guests as they arrive to the reception.

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Flag Ceremony
Monday, Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunity | Flag-bearer

NAMIC is looking for volunteers (delegates or guests) to participate in the annual flag ceremony during the opening General Session. The flag ceremony provides a great opportunity for volunteers to show their patriotism and participate in this time-honored tradition. Merit Society members are encouraged to volunteer, but any delegate or guest is invited to volunteer.

There will be a short rehearsal on Monday morning at 8:00 a.m., in advance of the ceremony.

If you would like to participate, please contact us.

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Fun Run and Walk to Benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunities | Greeters, Assist with Directions

The 10th annual Fun Run and Walk will take place in the area surrounding the Seattle Convention Center. It’s a great way to work in a healthy activity during the busy convention schedule, while benefiting a worthwhile cause. All proceeds from the race go toward the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.

Volunteers are needed to assist with race-day registrations, directing runners and walkers, and handing out refreshments.

Tentative Agenda

6:30 – 6:50 a.m.	Check-in and race day registration - outside the main entrance of the Seattle Convention Center.
6:50 – 7:00 a.m.	Race instructions and announcements.
7:05 a.m.	Race Starts
7:30 – 7:40 a.m.	Race finishes – walkers and runners return to their hotel

If you would like to assist in this great cause, please contact us. To participate, you can sign up at the same time you register for convention.

Founded by members of the insurance industry, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most-promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Every 3 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer – one in five does not survive. Since 2006 St. Baldrick’s has committed more than $101 million in research grants and the Foundation now funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.

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Guest Breakfast and Program
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunities | Greeters, Table Hosts

This ticketed breakfast is for registered guests of delegates and features an inspirational speaker. The guest breakfast provides a great opportunity to socialize with fellow guests while enjoying a healthy breakfast. During this function, volunteers are needed to collect tickets and greet guests as they arrive.