Welcome New Member!
NAILBA is pleased to welcome the following new Emeritus member:

John D. Kistner
President
KB Financial Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 12809
Mill Creek, WA  98082
425-220-1938
john@kbfinancial.com

If you know of an agency interested in joining NAILBA, please contact Naomi Romanchok at 703-383-3072 or nromanchok@nailba.org.

NAILBA 29 Registration and Housing Open NOW!
Registration for NAILBA 29, November 18-20 in Grapevine (Dallas), Texas opened June 1. Registration is available online on the registration page of the NAILBA 29 web site, or you may fax or mail your completed registration form to NAILBA headquarters. Agency principals were emailed “discount codes” to facilitate complimentary registrations (one per member agency). If you did not receive your member discount code, please contact Meredith Maslich at mmaslich@nailba.org or 703-383-3074.

The Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX is now accepting reservations for NAILBA 29 at the NAILBA Discounted Rates of $240/night S/D. To make your reservations online, use this link or CALL the hotel directly at 866-782-7897.  Be sure to reference the NAILBA Annual Meeting and group code A-ILB10 to receive the discounted rate. Additional details regarding travel discounts through American Airlines, ground transportation arrangements and more can be found on the Hotel and Travel page of the NAILBA 29 Web site.

Questions? Contact Michele Liston at mliston@nailba.org or 703-383-3069.

Foundation Grant Application Available Online
For nearly a decade, the NAILBA Charitable Foundation has generously supported charitable causes in the very communities in which NAILBA members operate, thanks to the involvement of NAILBA members and the brokerage community.  Our industry’s commitment to Celebrating Life by Giving Back is evident. Please consider supporting the NAILBA Charitable Foundation now.

There are two ways to support the ongoing work of the NAILBA Charitable Foundation:

• Use the online form to become a Foundation donor (donations are tax deductible); or
• Work with a charity you endorse in your community to submit a Grant Application (Please ensure that the Eligibility Criteria are met, and that the endorsement comes from a NAILBA member agency or industry supporter)

NAILBA member agencies and corporate supporters received the 2010 Foundation Grant Application in the mail recently, and it has also been posted to the NAILBA Web site. Full details regarding the Grant Application process are outlined in the Grant Application Brochure. Applications and attachments must be returned to NAILBA offices by August 6, 2010 to be considered for this year’s grants awards.

Questions? Contact Naomi Romanchok at nromanchok@nailba.org or 703-383-3072.

Update on Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Negotiations commenced last week in the Congressional conference committee charged with reconciling the House and Senate versions of H.R.4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

A contentious debate is underway on the standards of care issue between House and Senate conferees. House Chairman Frank and the Obama Administration strongly support a uniform fiduciary standard of care for all brokers, dealers and investment advisors while Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Republicans are backing the NAILBA-supported Senate approach, which commissions a 12-month study (conducted by the SEC) of the standards of care used by brokers, dealers and investment advisors.  A final decision on the matter could be made as soon as this week.

Congress and the Administration hope to have a final bill passed by the July 4 recess.

Please contact Mark Valentini at 703-383-3073 or mvalentini@nailba.org with questions about NAILBA's government affairs efforts.

Thank you NAILBA PAC Participants!
NAILBA is especially grateful for the support our members have provided to NAILBA PAC to ensure our legislative interests are effectively represented in Washington.  For the most recent list of NAILBA PAC participants, follow this link.  To learn more about NAILBA PAC and how you can participate, visit the NAILBA PAC information page.

For more information about the efforts of the NAILBA PAC, contact Mark Valentini at 703-383-3073 or mvalentini@nailba.org.

NAILBA 29 Exhibitors and Sponsor Corner
Advertising Opportunities
Perspectives Print Advertising: Only two issues left for the remainder of 2010 – and the deadline for September/October is just around the corner! 

September/October -The Future of Brokerage – Would you like to be part of this extremely beneficial issue of Perspectives which deals with the Future of Brokerage? 
Ad sales close July 9, 2010 : Ad Copy due July 23, 2010.

November/December – Sales and Marketing – Bonus issue distributed during the NAILBA 29 annual meeting!
Ad sales close September 13, 2010: Ad Copy due September 27, 2010

Product Preview November/December issue of Perspectives
Do you have a product promotion planned for NAILBA 29? Looking to showcase your booth or sponsorship? Then you need to reserve space now in the NAILBA 29 Product Preview. This is a special opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors who want added exposure at the largest life brokerage event in the industry. This special edition Product Preview will be mailed as an outsert with the November/December issue of Perspectives (designed to hit mailboxes one week prior to the annual meeting) to approximately 1,300 principals, CEOs, exhibitors and sponsors. As a bonus, it is also distributed at NAILBA 29 to every attendee!

Cost for 1/2 page ad: $1,000.00 (Must be a sponsor or exhibitor to be eligible to purchase space.)

Don’t miss out on branding your product or company to our Industry leaders whose agencies collectively represent over 250,000 independent agents in the field.  Download the Media Kit, then complete and return the advertising contract to secure any of these print advertising opportunities!

"Free Advertising"
Would you like to see cost saving advertising opportunities or “FREE” ways to advertise your product? Opportunities are available to combine print and online ads for deeper discounts.

Exhibit Space Available
Exhibit Booths and sponsorship opportunities are still available for NAILBA 29. Currently, the NAILBA exhibit hall is 75% sold. Don’t wait until the last minute to decide you want an exhibit space; exhibitors confirmed by July 1 will be listed in the registration materials and the special NAILBA 29 insert in the September/October Perspectives!  Commit Now! Click here for an updated floor plan.

Sponsorship Opportunities
NAILBA offers a range of outstanding sponsorship opportunities that will give you high‐impact name recognition and exposure to the highest profile audience in the independent brokerage community. Whether you select a food function, general session, breakout or promotional item, your sponsorship will create top of mind awareness with our member agencies and other potential clients. New this year:  added banner and signage exposure to all hotel attendees in highly visible areas.

Click here for a complete list of current available sponsorships and sponsorship benefits!

Exhibitor/Sponsor Newsletter
The exhibitor/sponsor newsletter is provided each month to the main exhibitor/sponsor contact for each confirmed NAILBA 29 exhibitor or sponsor. This information-packed email is sent at the beginning of each month, and contains deadline reminders, program announcements, and additional information designed to help exhibitors and sponsors maximize their time at NAILBA 29. To read the online version of the exhibitor newsletter, visit the Exhibitor Monthly Newsletters page of the NAILBA 29 web site.

Contact Susan Haning at shaning@nailba.org or 703-383-3068 to learn more about exhibiting, sponsoring or advertising opportunities!

NAILBA Member Information
NAILBA member agency principals, please be sure to check your email for an informative update on NAILBA membership categories.

Information was sent to all NAILBA member agency principals on Monday, June 21; please contact Jack Chiasson, NAILBA Executive Director at jchiasson@nailba.org or 703-383-3066 if you have questions or did not receive the email.

NAILBA 29: Program Highlights
The NAILBA 29 program features an Opening General Session with Tom Peters, daily breakout workshops, special events in the exhibit hall, a Closing General Session and Breakfast with George W. Bush. In addition, information about the 18^th Annual Golf Tournament, including registration information and a form, is available on the Golf page.

NAILBA gratefully acknowledges the support of MetLife for the Opening General Session, and the support of Prudential for the Closing General Session.

Be sure to visit the Program page of the NAILBA 29 Web site frequently for the latest program and session updates.

Questions? Contact Michele Liston at mliston@nailba.org or 703-383-3069.