THE MIDWEST CLAIM ASSOCIATION

Join the Midwest Claim Association at the 50th Annual Midwest

Claim Conference May 16-17, 2019. The theme for 2019 is “Laugh,

Learn, Lead: Engaging in Your Educational Goals.” The Midwest

Claim Conference again has offered educational sessions to help

us adapt to our changing industry with new opportunities and

greater understanding. The Midwest Claim Association (MCA)

Board of Directors and the Midwest Claim Conference Executive

Committee extend an invitation for you to join us at the Isle Casino

Hotel Bettendorf and Conference Center, in Bettendorf, Iowa, for a

full schedule of educational sessions including Health, Life,

Disability, Workers’ Compensation, Fraud and Personal/Management.

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On Sunday evening, we will be entertained by the comedy team of “Guys with Ties” in the exhibit hall. The Welcome Reception provides an opportunity to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.We believe you will find that the Midwest Claim Conference continues to respond to feedback from our attendees by offering a leading industry conference providing a variety of topics for all levels of staff within your companies.

 

Cinthia Motley 2019 Midwest Claim Association President

Elaine Pheloan 2019 Midwest Claim Conference Co-Chairperson ephele@icloud.com

CONFERENCE DETAILS

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Hotel accommodations are at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf and Conference Center. The Midwest Claim Association has secured a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate of $98.95 per night which includes taxes and facility fee. All rooms include wi-fi internet access.

Room Reservations should be made by April 7, 2018 to receive the group rate. For online reservations, visit: http://www.islebettendorf.com/Click on the “Book a Room” button at the top right hand corner of the page. Input your desired dates. Enter group code CLAIM18 in the “Offer Code” then select Check Availability. The room types in the reserved block for the selected dates will automatically populate. Or, call the reservation line at 800-843-4753 providing the group code of Claim18. The Isle offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from the Quad Cities Airport (airport code MLI) Please call the hotel at 800-843-4753 to set up your pick up and drop offarrangements.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Register for the conference online by visiting: www.MidwestClaim.com.

Guests are welcome to attend all food events with an attendee with a paid registration. The guest fee includes the Sunday night Welcome Reception, Monday breakfast, and Monday lunch for $125.00. Guests may also register for the optional Golf Outing on Sunday, April 22, 2018 for $130.00. The Golf Outing includes a box lunch with beverages at TPC Deere Run. Lunch starts at 10:45 A.M. followed by rolling tee times beginning at 11:30 A.M. Guest registration does not allow guests to the educational sessions or the exhibit hall on Monday. Guest admittance to the Welcome Reception and meals must be accompanied by a fully registered Conference Attendee at all times. Conference badges are included in the Welcome packet and may be checked at the entrance of events. Guests may be registered online or at the conference registration desk upon arrival. *Golf outing is additional fee TPC Deere Run is an 18-hole golf course located at 3100 Heather Knoll in Silvis,Illinois along the Rock River. It is operated by the PGA Tour as a member of their Tournament Players Club network of golf courses and plays host to the annual John Deere Classic tournament. It was designed as a stadium course in association with PGA Tour Design Services.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf , Iowa 52722 Phone: (800) 843-4753 for Reservations Code: Claim18

A limited number of hotel rooms (doubles and singles) have been reserved with a special conference discounted nightly rate of $98.95 which includes taxes and fees, and will be booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cut-off date to make reservations under our room block is April 7, 2018. Please use the link below in making your room reservations: https://www.islebettendorf.com/reservations.

The Quad Cities Airport (code MLI) is located just a few miles from the Isle. To arrange shuttle transportation please contact Anne Klundt at the Isle Casino Hotel at (563) 441-7115 or by email at: Anne.klundt@islecorp.com. The shuttle service is free but must be pre-arranged.

Attractions in the area: John Deere Pavilion, Figge Art Museum, Family Museum for Children, Rock Island Arsenal Museum, Middle Park, The Main Event, Splash Landing Aquatic, Chocolate Manor Tour and more. For additional resort information and area information, please visit www.visitquadcities.com for more fun facts and information!

TPC Deere Run is an 18-hole golf course located at 3100 Heather Knoll in Silvis, Illinois along the Rock River. It is operated by the PGA Tour as a member of their Tournament Players Club network of golf courses and plays host to the annual John Deere Classic tournament. It was designed as a stadium course in association with PGA Tour Design Services. The cost per person for the Golf Outing on Sunday, April 22, 2018 is $130.00 and includes a box lunch with beverages at TPC Deere Run. Lunch starts at 10:45 A.M. followed by rolling tee times beginning at 11:30 A.M.

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AGENDA

Sunday, April 22, 2018 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Registration/Set Up 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM Golf Outing at John Deere Golf Course 5:30 – 6:00 PM Exhibitor Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 PM Welcome Cocktail Reception/ Comedian

Monday, April 23, 2018 7:00 – 8:00 AM Breakfast/Exhibitor Networking8:00 AM – 12:15 PM General Education Sessions in Exhibitor Hall 10:00 – 10:15 AM Morning Break/Exhibitor Networking 12:15 – 1:15 PM Lunch/Exhibitor Networking 1:15 – 4:30 PM Breakout Sessions 3:15 – 3:30 PM Afternoon Break/Exhibitor Networking 4:30 – 5:00 PM Exhibitor Break down

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DEADLINES

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017..Last day to be included in the Delegate invitation
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018…… Last day for Early Bird registration fee
Friday, Feb. 23, 2018……… Last day to be included in the program booklet

Cancellations – Exhibitor fees cancelled on or before Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 will receive a 75% refund of payment. Cancellations received after this date (Feb. 23,2018) will not receive a refund.

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Standard of Conduct
Canvassing or distributing advertising matter outside the exhibitor’s own space is prohibited. Solicitation of business at the conference, except by registered exhibiting companies, is prohibited. You may not publicize and/or
maintain any extracurricular activities, inducements or demonstrations away from the exhibit hall during the open exhibit hall hours listed in the schedule.