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2023 WAMIC Convention
Holiday Inn - Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States
Stevens Point, WI 54482
United States
7153440200

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Sunday, September 10, 2023, 3:00 PM to Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 12:00 PM CST
Category: Events

Join us in Stevens Point for WAMIC's 2023 Annual Convention!

Register for the Convention today! Early Bird Registration ends August 23, 2023.

Check out Convention highlights below or click here for a complete agenda.

Convention Information

  1. FAQs
  2. Registration
  3. Agenda
  4. Spouse/Guest Program Agenda
  5. Charity Fundraiser - Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth
  6. Memorials
  7. Distinguished Service Award Nominations
  8. Hotel & Travel
  9. Trade Show
  10. Sponsorships
  11. Advertising

 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Click here for WAMIC event FAQs.

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Registration

Register Now!

Early Bird Registration

On or before August 23, 2023
Member Registration               $400
Non-Member Registration       $600
Spouse/Guest Registration     $400

Late Registration

After August 23, 2023
Member Registration               $500
Non-Member Registration       $700
Spouse/Guest Registration     $500

Registration Confirmation

We send registration confirmation via email, so please use a valid email address. Confirmations are sent to all registrants. If you use the same email address for all your registrations you will receive multiple confirmation emails, so please use a valid, unique email for each registrant if possible.

If you don't receive an email registration confirmation, it may be because some email spam filters may block confirmation emails from getting to you. There are few ways to confirm your registration details:

  • Check your spam or junk folders for the confirmation email.
  • Log into your profile. Hover over the My Profile tab. Click Invoices. You should see all your paid and unpaid invoices here. Click on the most recent invoice number to look at the invoice.
  • Log into your profile. Hover over the My Profile tab. Click Submissions. This will show you each registration you have submitted.
  • Contact our office to confirm your registration details.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

On or before August 23, 2023
Cancellations received in writing on or before August 23, 2023 will be refunded completely. 

After August 23, 2023
Cancellations received between August 23rd and September 1st will be refunded at 50%. We are unable to refund registration fees after September 1, 2023.

ADA Accommodations

Please notify the WAMIC staff as soon as possible if you or a guest require any special accommodations due to a disability. If you require an accessible guest room, please notify the hotel when you make your reservation. 

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Agenda

Sunday

3 pm                 Chair's Tailgate Reception - Bar Opens
3:30 pm            Hors d'Ouerves
5:00 pm            Hors d'Ouerves ends
5:30 pm            Tailgate Buffet Dinner
7 pm                 Chair's Reception ends

Monday

7 am                 Breakfast
                         Trade Show opens
8 am                 Prayer Service
9 am                 Keynote Speaker - Ben Liebl, Kwik Trip
10 am               Trade Show - Bloody Mary bar
11 am               WAMIC/PMIC Business Meeting
12 pm               WRC Luncheon
1:15 pm           Commissioner Nathan Houdek, OCI (tentative)
2:15 pm           NAMIC Chair Jacob Black
                         President & CEO
                         CFM Insurance, Inc.
3:15 pm           Trade Show
4:15 pm           Vendor Prize drawing - Trade Show concludes
4:30 pm           Hospitality Suites
6:30 pm           WAMIC Cocktail Hour
6:45 pm           The Brian West Show - Trivia Game Show
7:00 pm           WAMIC Banquet
8:00 pm           WAMIC Awards Presentation

Tuesday

7 am                Breakfast
8 am                Breakout Session 1: TBA
                        Breakout Session 2: CEO Roundtable Breakout w/ AAIS
9 am                Breakout Session 1: TBA
                        Breakout Session 2: CEO Roundtable Breakout w/ AAIS
10 am              TBA
11 am              TBA
Noon               Adjourn

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Spouse/Guest Program

Sunday

Chair's Tailgate Reception

3 pm                 Chair's Tailgate Reception - Bar Opens
3:30 pm            Hors d'Ouerves
5:00 pm            Hors d'Ouerves ends
5:30 pm            Tailgate Buffet Dinner
7 pm                 Chair's Reception ends

Monday

7 am                 Breakfast
                         Trade Show Opens
8 am                 Prayer Service
9 am                 Keynote Speaker - TBA
10 am               Board bus
10:15 am          Depart Holiday Inn
10:30 am          Arrive at Feltz's Dairy Store
                         Tour and shopping
11:45 am          Board bus
Noon                Lunch at Monk's Bar & Grill
12:45 pm          Board bus
1 pm                  Arrive at Great Northern Distillery
                          Tour and Mixology Demonstration
3:15 pm             Board bus
3:45 pm             Arrive at Holiday Inn Convention Center
3:30 pm             Trade Show
4:15 pm             Vendor Prize Give Away
4:30 pm             Trade Show Ends
6:30 pm             WAMIC Cocktail Hour 
6:45 pm            The Brian West Show - Trivia Game Show
7 pm                  WAMIC Banquet
8 pm                  WAMIC Awards Presentation

Tuesday

7 am                  Breakfast
9 am                  Activity - Pallets & Planks
10 am                Bingo for Prizes
11:30 am           Adjourn

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Charity Fundraiser

We will conclude our 2023 charity fundraiser at the Convention. Once again we will raise money for the Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth. There is a donate option on the Convention registration form. 

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Memorials

Each year we honor our members who have passed away. If a current or former manager, director, or employee of your company has passed away since the 2021 Convention, please submit their information through our online Memorial form or email the obituary link to [email protected]

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Distinguished Service Awards

The Distinguished Service Award allows mutual members to request recognition for managers, directors, or staff who have given extraordinary service to that company and/or the industry. Members who submit an application should consider:

Longevity of Service
Leadership
Active involvement in the Association
Active advocacy on behalf of the mutual insurance industry

Submissions for this award come from individual companies. If you would like to honor someone with a Distinguished Service Award, please complete and submit the online application form prior to August 23rd. We cannot guarantee that any submissions received after that date will be processed in time for the Convention.

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Hotel & Travel

Location

Conveniently located in the center of the state, the Stevens Point area is a recreational playground in the heart of central Wisconsin. Whether you’re on the water or on land, from paddling the backwaters and sloughs or exploring 27-miles of the Green Circle Trail, adventure is calling your name.

The fun continues by visiting local breweries, walking through local farmers' markets and eating in distinct restaurants. Get to know the local arts & culture scene, inspired by the natural beauty of the area. Explore and purchase art from the blossoming artist community in numerous galleries. There are so many things to do, including events in the Stevens Point Area! View (and order) a visitors guide to start planning today.

Hotel

WAMIC has negotiated a convention room rate with the Holiday Inn and Holiday Express in Stevens Point. The cut-off date for reservations is August 23rd, so book your rooms early.

Here is the booking information for the hotels:

Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center 
1001 Amber Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
1 (715) 344-0200

Guests can book their reservations online 24 hours a day by using the following link: WAMIC.

If you make reservations over the phone, please call 715-344-0200 and press #3. When making reservations, please reference the group name WAMIC and the Group Block Code: MAW

The group rate will be available until August 23, 2023 (or until the block is full). On this date, any remaining rooms in the block will be released for general reservations at the hotel's prevailing daily rate, which may be higher than our group rate. Please book your rooms by August 23, 2023.

Std King:      $103
Std Double:  $103
Suite:            $153
Hospitality:   $193

Holiday Inn Express
1100 Amber Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
1 (715) 344-0000

Std King:       $103
Std Double:  $103
Suite:            $143

Travel

Visit the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitor Bureau site for great information about travel to and from the Stevens Point area.

For Attendees flying into join us, the Central Wisconsin Airport is conveniently located 23 minutes from the Holiday Inn Convention Center. 

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Trade Show

WAMIC offers exhibitor booth registrations for both members and non-members. Vendors may also purchase a Convention registration, which includes all meals throughout convention, or one of our flexible meal options. Booth Registrations do not include a Convention registration or meals. Exhibit space is limited. Booth spaces are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

You can purchase booth space when you register for the Convention.

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Sponsorships

WAMIC offers several sponsorship options. Contact Patrick Laws for more information. 

You can purchase sponsorships when you register for the Convention.

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Advertising

WAMIC offers advertising in our Convention Program. 

You can purchase ad space when you register for the Convention.

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