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2009
AFSA Board of Directors Meeting- 3/18
AFSA 26th Independents Conference & Exposition - 3/18-21
Bellagio Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Working Together: Facing the Future"
Schedule of Events
Last update 11/6/08
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday
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Tuesday March 25, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Registration Center | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | AFSA Education Foundation Board of Directors | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Independents Advisory Board Meeting | 6:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Independents Section Advisory Board and
Operations Committee Joint Dinner |
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Wednesday March 26, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Associate Member Advisory Board/Breakfast
(By invitation) | 8:00 a.m. - noon | Operations Committee Meeting
(By invitation only) | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Associate Member Advisory Board Meeting | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Executive Committee
(By invitation) | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Board of Directors Luncheon
Sponsored by Experian Information Solutions
Invited: AFSA Board of Directors, Associate Members Advisory Board,
Independents Advisory Board, Education Foundation Board Speaker:
Dr. Barry Asmus
Senior Economics
National Center for Policy Analysis | 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | AFSA Board of Directors Meeting
(By invitation) | | | PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - complimentary to all registrants | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | A) Funding Your Business in Challenging Times
Sponsored by the Bank of Scotland
Facilitators: Terry Keating, Senior Vice President, Bank of Scotland
William Price, Managing Director, KDMB Lender Advisory Services LLC
David Sherer, Senior Vice President, Capital One N.A. | | | Hear an overview of the current funding environment; listen to a primer on industry best practices and learn how to best manage your relationship with funders.
Three seasoned industry executives with slightly different vantage points will provide insight on how to insure you will have access to the funding your business needs. | | B) Human Resources: Test your HR IQ
Sponsored by KM Consulting Group
Facilitator:
Kathy Meyer, President, KM Consulting Group | | | Do you know if your commissioned employees should be paid overtime?
Can you deduct that loan from a final paycheck? What about docking that Branch Manager who keeps leaving early? Participate in an interactive session on Human Resources issues that are drawn from every day experiences of KM Consulting client companies. Through a series of case examples, you will have the opportunity to decide what you would have done under the circumstances; then find out if you made the right choice. You keep score and track your own ---- HR IQ. | | C) Operations Workshop - Open Discussion
Facilitator:
Mark Roland, President & COO, World Acceptance Corporation | | | An opportunity to address any operational issue and solicit feedback from fellow independents. | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | V.I.P. Reception
(By invitation only) | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Independents Conference and Opening of the Exposition Marketplace
Sponsored by Assurant Solutions | | | Entertainment sponsored by Xpress Credit
Each exhibitor will be providing a prize at their booth. Stop by each booth and drop off your business card for a chance to win. Winners will be posted outside the exhibit hall. Only conference attendees who represent active AFSA member companies may participate. You must be 18 years or older and be present to win. | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | AFSA Board of Directors Dinner
(By invitation)
Sponsored by Overby-Seawell Company | 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | AFSAPAC Dessert Party/Auction/Grand Prize Award
Sponsored by First Tennessee Bank
Conference registrants are invited to attend this special dessert party and auction hosted by the AFSAPAC. |
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Thursday March 27, 2008
| INDEPENDENTS CONFERENCE and MARKETING FORUM DAY | 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center | 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Continental Breakfast in the Exhibitor's Marketplace
Sponsored by Life of the South Service Company | 8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | OPENING GENERAL SESSION | | 2008 Independents Section Chairman's Address
 Tim Stanley, Chairman, AFSA Independents Section Advisory Board
President & CEO, Heights Finance Corporation | | AFSA/Industry Update
 Andrew Morrison
AFSA Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President
Brundage Management/Sun Loan Company | | AFSA President Address
 Chris Stinebert
President & CEO
American Financial Services Association | | AFSAPAC Update
Rex Ellison
Independents Vice Chairman/PAC Chairman
President
Republic Finance, Inc.
2008 Outstanding Independent Award Presentation
Keynote Address
"Journey of a Hope Merchant"
Neal Peterson
Author & Entrepreneur
Sponsored by American National Insurance | 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Exhibitor's Marketplace and Mid-Morning Refreshments
Sponsored by Macquaire Securities (USA), Inc. | 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | GENERAL SESSION
21st Century Credit Bureau Enhancements
Learn how to enhance your organization's understanding of credit freezes, ID Theft Red Flag Rule, restrictions on authorized user accounts and more. Speakers:
Keir Breitenfeld, Senior Product Manager, Experian
Andrew Smith, Attorney, Morrison & Foerster, LLP | 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | GENERAL SESSION:
RSM McGladrey Annual Financial Survey Results
Sponsored by RSM McGladrey, Inc.
RSM McGladrey, Inc. will present the results of their annual financial performance survey for AFSA Independents and other independently held finance companies. | 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | MARKETING FORUM SESSIONS | 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | LUNCHEON WITH EXHIBITORS | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS | 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | MARKETING FORUM DINNER
Separate Registration Fee Required | | FREE EVENING FOR PRIVATE ENTERTAINING |
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Friday March 28, 2008
7:00 a.m. - noon | REGISTRATION CENTER | 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Marketing Committee Meeting | 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | GENERAL SESSION:
LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES FROM INDEPENDENT LEADERSLearn what other independents have done during past market fluctuations to increase their bottom line. Gather insights from a cross section of distinguished Independent leaders taht will provide you with some of the best business practices for your organization. | 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break (Last chance to visit with exhibitors) | 10:30 a.m. - noon | GENERAL SESSION:
PROTECTING RISK-BASED PRICING: LEGISLATIVE, LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES A panel of industry expertswill discuss many of the legal and legislative challenges and issues on the horizon for independent section members. Dennis McCuistion will return to moderate. | | | | | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | AFSA EDUCATION FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT
Separate registration form | | FREE EVENING FOR SUPPLIER ENTERTAINING |
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Saturday March 29, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | REGISTRATION CENTER | 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
Guest Speaker: JOE MORGAN
Hall of Fame Baseball Legend/ | | 2008 Outstanding Employee Awards | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | GENERAL SESSION:
2008 POLITICAL UPDATE
Guest Speaker: JOHN FUND Editor
Wall Street Journal | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | AFSAPAC GOLF OUTING
The outing will be held at the Devil's Claw golf Course. Cost is $250 per player and includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch, refreshments and prizes. Club rentals area available at $50. Separate registration form. | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Section Chairman's Reception (by invitation) | 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | 25TH ANNIVERSARY FIESTA FINALE Reception/Closing Banquet and Entertainment Enjoy an evening under the Arizona stars as we celebrate 25 years of new frontiers. There will be fabulous food, fun and entertainment. |
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