Dear Affiliate Members & Friends:

“I” Day has been the premier insurance event in Cleveland for more than 50 years! More than 500 insurance professionals, including 55 exhibitors attended “I” Day last year to hear dynamic speakers and network with their peers. This year will be an even greater opportunity for professional development and will focus on “The State of the Industry in this Economy”.

We need your organization to be a major player at “I” Day. We're counting on your support to achieve our goals and continue our successes. Help us by making your commitment to “I” Day. Your Gold Sponsorship at the $3,000 Level will give your organization prominent recognition among our membership. You'll receive special recognition in our “I” Day program, newsletter and on our website, as well as invitations to our President's Dinner the evening of May 6th.

Part of our members' success comes from the excellent educational programs and networking opportunities we provide. You've helped us become the largest insurance association in Northern Ohio . Cleveland “I” Day continues to be Ohio 's largest property and casualty insurance forum because of your support. 

The day will begin with a continental breakfast with our 50+ Exhibitors. One of the day's highlights will be our two-hour morning panel of innovative executives giving their visions of our industry. This interactive panel promises to be intensely informative. The panel includes: Mary Jo Hudson, Esq., Director, Ohio Department of Insurance; James J. Kennedy, President / CEO, Ohio Mutual Insurance Group; George Haenszel, Executive Vice President, Professional Insurance Agents of Ohio; Scott Nein, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio and Douglas A. Yoh, Chairman & CEO, Marsh-Berry & Co., Inc. The third hour of the morning will feature two breakout sessions – refer to attached Agenda for topics and speakers.

We are very pleased to have as our luncheon keynote speaker Governor Ted Strickland, State of Ohio.

The two-hour afternoon session will feature John F. Burke, Jr., Ph.D., Burke, Rosen & Associates. Dr. Burke is an adjunct professor of economics at John Carroll University and an expert economist in the legal community. There will be plenty of time to visit with Exhibitors, and to exchange ideas and strategies. The day will close with the social hour and exhibitor door prizes. 

We are again offering complimentary advertising in our “I” Day program for your sponsorship: Platinum Level – full page ad (sold out for 2009—Ohio Mutual Insurance Group); Gold Level – ½ page ad; Silver Level – ¼ page ad; Bronze Level – 1/8 page ad. Ad specs are stated on the Sponsorship Agreement which is attached.

Almost as important as your financial support is the presence of your associates at “I” Day. We expect a sell out crowd. Continue to be an integral part of “I” Day and support informed, enthusiastic and professional associates. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please use this link to register online: Sponsorship Agreement

Thank you for your commitment and see you at “I” Day,

Douglas Carpenter
President and “I” Day co-Chairperson