Optional Activities

To register for optional activities, simply select them when registering. If you are already registered, you can add activities to your existing registration by referencing your confirmation email. The subject line of that email contains the words “NAMIC” and “Registration Confirmation” and you can click the link at the top that reads “To make changes to your registration and/or add optional activities, please click here.” If you have any issues registering for optional activities, please email events@namic.org.

FMDC Bonus Sessions Package

Wednesday, May 22 and Friday, May 24 | $250

This add on package is perfect for those looking to earn the Farm Mutual Director Certification (FMDC). With these six bonus sessions (3 on Wednesday morning and 3 on Friday morning), an attendee can earn their full FMDC* (all 12 courses) by attending Farm Mutual Forum. Additionally, those already working toward their certification can register for this add on to complete all six required core courses. This package also includes a continental breakfast on Wednesday, May 22.

Registration includes the following courses, presented by experienced FMDC faculty:

Corporate Governance and Role of the Board
Insurance Accounting and Investment Fundamentals
The Board's Role in Planning
Insurance Audits and Basics of Actuarial Work
Insurance Company Operations and Reinsurance
Enterprise Risk Management and Evaluating Company Growth

*To earn full certification, attendees must also attend the additional elective FMDC courses throughout the standard Forum agenda.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Optional Activity: Grand Ole Opry – Salutes the Troops + Backstage Tour
5:30 – 10:15 p.m. | $145

Enjoy a night experiencing what Nashville is best known for: Country Music. This evening at the Grand Ole Opry you will be a part of a show that salutes our U.S. Military with performances by the most talented country stars, including Craig Morgan, Lauren Alaina, Lee Brice, and more. After the show get an exclusive look behind the curtain of the famous Grand Ole Opry. You will visit themed dressing rooms, artists entrance and a trip to Studio A, a live television studio and former home of HEE HAW. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the tour will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. The 20-minute transportation will be provided to and from the show.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Optional Workshop: Leading With Influence
Facilitated by: Bruce deJong, Director of Learning and Development, Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. | $450 Non-FMF Attendees | $250 FMF Attendees

If you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level, this workshop is for you. You will gain valuable insights on how to focus on the behaviors that make a positive impact on the people you lead, coach, and motivate.

You will discover relationship-based actions that directly influence your ability to connect and engage with your team in a way that inspires them to attain business results, professional achievements, and personal growth. You'll also advance your capabilities through in-depth instruction, group discussion, and facilitated practice.

This workshop is designed for current team leaders who have the drive and capacity to implement and practice relationship-based behaviors to boost their leadership capabilities.

By attending this workshop, you'll learn:

The common traits employees look for in leaders;
What employees need from their managers to feel engaged and motivated;
The crucial leadership behaviors that directly influence employee productivity and engagement;
The roles highly effective leaders must play and when to switch roles to be agile in your approach; and
How to create a development plan that will make you a highly effective leader.

The optional workshop is available for anyone to attend; you do not need to be registered for Farm Mutual Forum. Those who wish to attend just the workshop should register by clicking below.

Optional Networking Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | $70

Join us for an optional pre-event networking lunch to connect with your fellow attendees prior to the official start of Farm Mutual Forum. Take this time to eat lunch and make connections that will last throughout the event.

Optional Activity: Self-Guided Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Tour
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | $60

Visit what has been called the Smithsonian of Country Music located in the heart of Nashville. During your self-guided tour, you will be immersed in the history and sound of Country Music with artifacts, photographs, recorded sound, archival video and interactive touchscreens. The 1.5-hour tour will begin at 7:00PM. During the 13-minute walk to and from the tour you will have the opportunity to pass Broadway where you are sure to hear live music and see nightlife in Nashville.