KIA&B 2018 Vol 23 No. 2 | Página 13

Attendees pose for a photo in the Kansas State House of Representatives Chamber during their tour of the Capitol. Statehouse Tour and Reception with Kansas Lawmakers Legislative Day attendees walked from the KAIA office to the Capitol for a tour of the state house, guided by KAIA Lobbyist Dan Murray. Following the tour of the statehouse, Legislative Day was capped by a reception (shown below) for agents and legislators at the Dillon House. Attendees were given a chance to invite legislators to the reception for one-on-one conversations over a steak dinner. Agents Getting Involved New issues that affect the insurance industry and how we do business can pop up every day. Agent involvement in Legislative Day is critical because it gives legislators the opportunity to hear firsthand from constituents in their district. A special thanks to those who attended! (above) Members enjoy discussions at the reception with Representative Jack Thimesch, Representative Leo Delperdang, KAI A Lobbyist Dan Murray and Representative Blake Carpenter. (below) KAIA Lobbyist Dan Murray guides attendees through a tour of the Kansas State Capitol. Senator Gene Suellentrop, KAIA member Lou Smith of Richey Health Benefits, Representative Emil Bergquist and Representative Dan Hawkins discuss insurance issues at the reception. | March - April 2018 | KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER 11