2015 OUTSTANDING STATE COMMITTEE PROJECT The Young Agents Committee of the Alabama Independent Insurance Agents

FUNDRAISING FOR EXCALIBUR Excalibur Education Foundation Scholarship – 16 Awarded since 2001 – Strong Support from state universities – Permanently Endowed – Gives $2500 scholarship to student(s) Must study insurance or insurance-related field Must show financial need Governed by board

HOW ARE FUNDS RAISED? Teams Station Sponsors Shotgun Raffle ($2,000 raised) Dick’s Sporting Goods Discount Don Capps & Mark Calhoun Other Sponsors – Shotgun shells, Door prizes, Luncheon, After-party

MARKETING EFFORTS Early Registration Newsletters, E-blasts Magazine Ads, Event Recaps Relationship between YAC & Staff Website, Facebook, etc. Calls, Texts YA Organizational Structure

REGISTRATION FORM

SPECIALIZED VENUE Selwood Farm Sporting Clays – One-day activity – Centrally-located, easy from ATL – Strong Attendee Retention & Growth (up 20% )

ABOUT ALABAMA’S YOUNG AGENTS Young Agents have authority within their committees to what they deem best, as long as it is brought to state level for feasibility. GREAT NETWORK. Relationships they form that will carry throughout their careers. Young Agents invite their friends & community Focus on the greater good & not individual gain.

ABOUT ALABAMA’S YOUNG AGENTS SUPPORT. SUPPORT. SUPPORT Rain is expected and we’re prepared.