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F

resh off their Affiliate of the Year victory, the Insurance Brokers Association
of Hamilton continues to move the bar on local engagement. Representing
approximately 20 brokerages and 550 brokers, IBAH hosts 10 events a year,
the most anticipated being their annual BBQ & Tradeshow. Between their
busy education and events calendar, member enewsletter and active social
media presence, it's no surprise this is IBAH's second time winning Affiliate
of the Year. Congrats to this enthusiastic Executive and Board on great
leadership, member engagement and dedication to the channel.

HAMILTON'S WINNING STRATEGY

1
2
3

Always put your members first
Encourage innovation and new ideas at every
opportunity
Talk to members constantly-consistent
communication is key

4

Create networking opportunities at
every event

5

Strategize as a team on what
more you can do for your
members

6

Encourage interested
members to attend Board
meetings to get a feel for
what the Affiliate's about

7

Remember your members
are your biggest asset-
make sure they know that

8

Keep an open mind and a
willingness to adapt to this
ever-changing industry

2018 IBAH Executive from left to right: Adam Veldpaus, Chair;
Ashley Manti, President; Lynn Uildersma, President-Elect

WWW.IBAO.ORG

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WINNING
AFFILIATE OF
THE YEAR MEANT
THAT ALL OUR
HARD WORK WAS
RECOGNIZED,
ACCOMPLISHING
AS A BOARD
THE ADVOCACY
WE REPRESENT
AND ASPIRE
TO CONTINUE.
LAST YEAR WE
REALLY BROUGHT
OUR A GAME.
THE BOARD'S
SYNERGY WAS
UNBEATABLE-
WE PUSHED THE
ENVELOPE IN
TERMS OF WHAT
WE WERE ABLE
TO ACCOMPLISH
FOR OUR
MEMBERS. WE'VE
NOW SET THE
BAR FOR IBAH
GOING FORWARD.
IN OUR CHANGING
INDUSTRY WE
NEED TO BE
INNOVATIVE
TO REACH
THE YOUNGER
GENERATION SO
THEY CAN CARRY
ON THE STRONG
ROOTS WE'VE
PLANTED.

APRIL 2019
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