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#IIADayofGiving
The Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIA of IL) has dedicated Friday, June 2 as a Statewide Day of Giving asking their members throughout the state to use that day to give back to their respective communities.
In conjunction with the larger Statewide Day of Giving, the IIA of IL is hosting a Charity Garage Sale Event at their Association Headquarters, 4360 Wabash Ave., Springfield. In addition to the HUGE community garage sale, the event also includes food trucks, raffles, a blood drive, haircuts and mini facials, (provided by the National Barber College for donations.) 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The IIA of IL has also enlisted the support of many Springfield area business who have earmarked a percentage of their sales from June 2 for St. Jude. For a complete list of event partners and sponsors go to http://www.iiaofil.org/CharityGarageSaleEvent.aspx. To see a list of all events scheduled around the state visit the #DayofGiving website at https://www.iiadayofgiving.org/
ISAE members in the Springfield area are encouraged to stop by the IIA of IL that day to show their support. Come to shop, eat lunch, get a haircut or even give blood. The Charity Garage Sale event starts at 8:00 am.
Let’s make a difference in Illinois!
Exclusive Staff Retreat Opportunity Available at ISAE 2017 Summer Session
Does your staff need to refocus their vision or goals? ISAE has a great opportunity for you!
Gary Davis, an ISAE member, has agreed to facilitate a focused staff retreat discussion for one ISAE member and their team. The retreat will take place in Carbondale at Summer Session. Gary has used his "sticky wall" method to help numerous associations throughout his career. It will allow one association leadership group to solve a "sticky" problem that is preventing their association from providing relevant value to its membership. Learn more about his method here.
How can you take advantage of this offer?
This opportunity will be given on a first come, first served basis.
You and your team must be registered attendees for Summer Session in Carbondale. Contact Rebecca Schnorf at rschnorf@firminc.com to take advantage of this offer.
Rebecca will coordinate a time for your team to meet with Gary in Carbondale prior to, during or after the Summer Session event.

ISAE 2017 Compensation & Benefits Survey Report Now Available
The ISAE 2017 Compensation & Benefits Survey Report is now available for purchase. Get the Illinois Report and the National Report now!
ISAE Member Fee: $50
Non-member Fee: $100
Click here to download the order form.
Submit completed order forms to Ashley Eubanks at aeubanks@firminc.com
AMS Fest
Chicago, IL
June 7-8
ISAE Association Members can attend for 50% off! Enter a rate of $125 on the payment screen. Industry Partner members can also register for this event.
Learn more here.
Questions? Contact Teri, 850-491-1390.
Register Today for the ISAE June Round Table – Tips for Maximizing Your Fundraising Events

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