EF Fall 07.indd - National Association of Professional Allstate ...

Conference photos of theNAPAA board, employees andsome friendsConference quips & quotesfrom agent attendeesGood pals. Board membersJim Cirillo (L) and Johnny LeighThe 2007-2008 NAPAA Board of Directors and a few friends“The vendors were fabulous. I am extremelyhappy with the prizes and winning the 7Day Cruise (for two). Need I say more?”“I thought the speakers were good. I especiallyliked Rich Bernstein, the ActionCoach. I liked his strategy for success.He was very positive and professional.”“You all do a fantastic job with NAPAAand the conference was great. I went to aconference around 10-12 years ago, andthis was better. I will be back next year.”“I think this Conference is a must forthose agents that want to be informed. Itwas my first Conference but I definitelyplan to attend next year. My perceptionwas that most of what would be coveredwas what was wrong with Allstate.I found that everyone was very positiveand it exceeded my expectations in justabout every way.”“Carol and I were made to feel very welcomeat our first meeting and, if I have thechoice of attending NAPAA next year oran Allstate meeting, I will take NAPAA.We met a lot of really great people andhope a list of attendee’s names, addresses,etc. will be forth coming.”“The hotel was an excellent value, myroom was fine for a business meeting andI recommend it for future meetings.”“I thought all the speakers met or exceededmy expectations. I found theEFS from Oklahoma City, the BusinessCoach and the Attorney from Detroit allhad very valuable information to share.There was a lot of information to takehome and use in my agency.”“I was delighted to be among pro-activepeers who value the entrepreneurial spiritof the independent but exclusive contractwith Allstate. The conference was a motivationfor me to improve my business success.Hope to encourage other friends toshare my passion to join and get involved.”“The golf outing was super, even thoughI played poorly. I cared less about theprizes, but the outing broke the ice for meto meet some of the sponsors and agentsfrom across the country. After playinggolf, I sort of felt a camaraderie that drewme closer to the people who were there.”“Rich Bernstein was very interesting.Not only am I going to read his book,but I’m going to challenge him to sparkthe stagnate growth in my agency.”“To those who did not attend, this wasone of the best meetings I have attendedin 26 years in this industry. You misseda great learning experience. I have onlybeen with Allstate a short time but I havefound more help, more support and morefriends at NAPAA than anywhere else.Start now to plan to attend next year!!!”“It was a great conference. I thoroughlyenjoyed it and plan to continue my membership.Jim Cirillo, was a great MC. Heis everything. I would like to get moreinvolved with this organization. It wasvery informative and added great valueto my job.”“P.S. My wife just told me to tell you thehotel was very, very nice. Next time shegoes to Vegas that is where she is staying.”And, nowa word fromour sponsors...“Thank you so much for the great accommodationsand set up at The Tuscany!I was very excited about the event!36 — Exclusivefocus Fall 2007