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2013 OUTSTANDING YOUNG AGENTS COMMITTEE AWARD

The Michigan Young Agents Council received the 2013 Outstanding Young Agents Committee Award for their efforts in fostering association growth and securing the future of the independent agency system.

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2013 OUTSTANDING YOUNG AGENTS COMMITTEE AWARD

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  1. 2013 OUTSTANDING YOUNG AGENTS COMMITTEE AWARD The Young Agents Council of the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents

  2. 2013 OUTSTANDING YOUNG AGENTS COMMITTEE AWARD In recognition of the outstanding efforts of a state Young Agents Committee, to foster association growth and secure the future of the independent agency system. The Young Agents Council of the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents

  3. Michigan YACs Matt Britton KorthaseFlinn Insurance &Financial Services Boyne City Kelly Casey Duclos Insurance Agency Saginaw CHAIR Anthony DiPilla Morris Insurance Group Rochester VICE CHAIR Eric Ehlert Troy Metro Agency Troy Adam Jackson Ron Jackson Insurance Agency Kalamazoo Zach Phillips W.J. Phillips Agency Flint Casey Russell Combined Insurance Agency St. Joseph Erinn Swan City Insurance Agency Marquette PAST CHAIRWill Lemanski Meiers, & Lombardini Insurance Services East Lansing

  4. InVEST & College Connections • Connect with teachers • YAC Speakers at high schools • YAC Council presents annually at Olivet College

  5. YAC Charity Golf Outing • The YACs host an annual charity golf outing that has the proceeds go to MI Future for scholarships to college students perusing careers in the independent agency system.

  6. Scholarships • The YACs offer an annual scholarship for $2000 for a college student perusing a career in the independent agency industry • In 2013 the YACs decided to offer a new scholarship of up to $500 to help pursue a designation.

  7. Project • 2013 the YACs of Michigan chose the National Bone Marrow Registry as their project of the year. • Over 52people tested and registered as bone marrow donors. • The YACs raised money to help off set costs for testing possible donors.

  8. Political Involvement • YACs Attend the IIABA Legislative Conference in Washington, DC • YACs participate in the MAIA Annual Lobby Day at the Michigan Capitol

  9. YAC PAC • YACs surpassed their InsurPac goal of $2650 to have a total contributions of $7835. • YAC Call Center at the YAC Annual Conference raised $8685 for AgentPac, the state PAC.

  10. Meeting • New venue after 20+ years at the same location • Attendance went up for the first time in 5 years. • Marketing was expanded with personal calls and social media

  11. Communications • YAC Mobile App • Ask a YAC • YAC Text Messaging Service • YAC Social Media • Facebook • Twitter • Blog • Google + • LinkedIn

  12. Membership • Michigan considers all young agents members whose agencies are members of MAIA. • After a decline in participation over years, event attendance was higher in 2013. • Mailing and contact lists were revamped to include new agents who wanted to be involved.

  13. Networking Events • The YACs held more networking events in 2013. We started having casual after work nights in bars located in different regions of Michigan • The YAC Tiger Game Outing brought 110 members and families to Detroit for networking before the game and then time at the game sitting together.

  14. Other Involvement • The YACs participated in the Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes at the Detroit Zoo. They also were a sponsor for the Wish-A-Mile Bike Ride. • YACs helped the MAIA staff at the annual convention by monitoring classes, helping to host events and helping at the registration desk.

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