ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT ’ S CLASSIC & YAK AUCTION RECAP
EVENT CONNECTS THE INDUSTRY AND RAISES MONEY FOR DEVELOPMENT
On May 1 , KAIA kicked off the 2023 President ’ s Classic celebration and networking event with a WIN Happy Hour at the McPherson Community Building in McPherson . Our own Beth Smoller held a Q & A for the women attendees .
Following WIN happy hour , members from across the state enjoyed dinner , cocktails , and music with Industry Partners . The evening also featured a live and silent auction benefiting the Young Agents of Kansas (“ YAK ”). In total the auction raised $ 14,000 to help fund YAK initiatives to provide personal development and networking opportunities to help accelerate the path to success . with other young agents has been invaluable to helping me navigate the insurance industry .”
The annual golf tournament was held the following morning at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson . Members were treated to near perfect weather and a golf course that was in great shape .
ADAM TYNER ( TYNER INS . GROUP ), LUCAS RALEIGH ( RALEIGH INS . AGENCY ), FLETCHER RALEIGH ( RALEIGH INS . AGENCY ), AUSTIN RENN ( RENN & COMPANY )
A group of 17 non-golfers also attended an alternative outing that featured wine tasting and lunch at Inland Ocean Vineyards in Hutchinson .
MEMBERS OF KAIA ’ S WOMEN IN INSURANCE NETWORK ( WIN )
We ’ d like to thank Rick Elliott ( Elliot Group , Louisburg ) and Roger Hower ( Kellerman Insurance , Holton ) who did an outstanding job serving as the head auctioneers as they ’ ve often done in the past . New this year , the Young Agents hosted a Calcutta , to great success , to help get attendees ready for the competition the following day .
“ We are thankful to all of our members and Industry Partners that donated auction items for the event ,” said Young Agents Chairman , Bryce Burdiek . “ Our goal is to continue to build momentum for the Young Agents program and to grow the number of Young Agents participating across the state . Connecting
“ The President ’ s Classic event represents an opportunity for us to get together and celebrate our wonderful industry ,” said KAIA President , Lucas Raleigh . “ I was honored to be able to host this year ’ s
ASHLEY MITCHELL ( EMC ), KYLE BECKER ( SMART INSURANCE ), BETH SMOLLER ( KAIA ), BROCK ELLIOTT ( ELLIOTT GROUP )
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