LHCA: Schedule - Fall 2009 Meeting

CUNA MUTUAL GROUP, FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MICHAEL L. GRANGER, PA invite you to "Harvest the Knowledge" at the 93rd Meeting of the Life and Health Compliance Association in Des Moines, Iowa

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 — Friday, October 30, 2009

The rich, fertile soil of Iowa has long given forth an abundance to feed the world; it also has been a source of rich knowledge with a steep tradition in the insurance industry. Plan on attending the fall LHCA meeting in Des Moines to reap the benefits of the abundant information presented.

Special Session Topics

We are excited to offer special sessions on the following topics:

Thursday: Indexed Annuity SEC Rule 151A Compliance Update - Presented by Sheryl J. Moore, President and CEO of Advantage Group Associates, Inc.
Thursday: Health Insurance Reform - Presented by Bob Gunia, Senior Vice President, Physicians Mutual
Friday: Stranger Originated Life Insurance (STOLI) – Presented by Kathy Donovan, Senior Compliance Counsel, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services

Tentative Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, October 27th
7:00 pm Executive Committee Dinner – Sponsored by Currin Compliance Services, LLC

Wednesday, October 28th
10:00 am to 1:00 pm Don Edde Memorial Golf Outing & Tailgate Party at the Longview Golf Centre — Sponsored by Sandra K. Meltzer & Associates, Inc.

1:00 to 5:00 pm Registration

3:00 to 4:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting

5:00 to 5:30 pm New Attendee Meeting

5:30 to 7:30 pm Welcome Reception

Thursday, October 29th

7:30 to 10:00 am Registration

8:00 am to 5:00 pm General Meeting Session with Special Session Hot Topics on Indexed Annuity SEC Rule 151A Compliance and Health Insurance Reform — Sponsored by Thomson Reuters

11:30 to 1:00 Lunch and address by Iowa Insurance Commissioner Susan E. Voss — Sponsored by Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Dinner and Dance — Sponsored by Wolters Kluwer Financial Services

Friday, October 30th

7:00 to 8:00 am Executive Committee Meeting

8:00 am to Noon General Meeting Session with Special Session Hot Topic on STOLI
Break — Sponsored by Sandra K. Meltzer & Associates, Inc.

Hotel Information

Embassy Suites Des Moines — On the River
101 E. Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-1700
Room Rate: $119/night plus tax (This is very limited room block - you must book by October 6th to receive this special rate!)

To book your room at our group rate, Click Here.
You may also call the hotel at 515-244-1700. If you choose to make your reservations by telephone, please make sure you indicate you are a part of the Life & Health Compliance Association (group code LHC).

The Embassy Suites on the River is located right in the heart of downtown Des Moines and near the trendy East Village’s unique shopping and dining. The city’s distinct Court Avenue Entertainment District, with fantastic food and great nightlife is just a few blocks away.

For those of you who are driving, parking is available as follows:

Surface Lot North of Hotel: $7/Car/Day
Underground: $14/Car/Day
Valet Parking: $19/Car/Day

The Embassy Suites on the River features spacious two-room guest suites with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast every morning and Nightly Manager’s Reception.

Registration Fees

Registration Fee:	$400 (until October 12, 2009)
Late Registration Fee:	$450 (after October 12, 2009)
Guest Fee:	$100

Registration Transfer and Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another individual at any time and without penalty. Cancellation requests received no later than October 12th will be refunded at 100%. Cancellation requests received October 13th through October 18th will be refunded at 50%. Cancellation requests received after October 18th will not be refunded.

Special 1-Day Offer Registration Fee Offers:

We understand that budgets are tight and travel is restricted due to today's current economic turmoil. We are pleased to offer the following Special 1-Day Registration Fees to attend the LHCA meeting for ONE DAY only:

Thursday Only Registration Fee:	$200
Friday Only Registration Fee:	$100

"Thursday Only" Registration Fee includes Thursday's Breakfast, Lunch and Breaks, and full participation in Thursday's Business meeting. Attendance at Thursday evening's Dinner and Dance may be added for an additional $75.

"Friday Only" Registration Fee includes Friday's Breakfast, Morning Break, and full participation in Friday's Business meeting. If you are arriving early, Thursday evening's Dinner and Dance may be added for an additional $75.

PLEASE NOTE: The amount calculated by the website will reflect the normal 2-day registration fee schedule, so it's important that you indicate that you are registering as either a "Thursday Only" or "Friday Only" attendee during the registration process. You can do so by indicating the type of registration in the "Special Considerations for Registrant and Guests" box that is available during the registration process. Also indicate if you plan on attending Thursday evening's Dinner and Dance for an additional fee of $75.

How to Register

Online registration is available now! Click Here to Register

Checks should be made payable to:
LHCA Fund Account
c/o Fred Alvarado
3355 Wild Rose Road
Cedar Rapids, IA

If a Tax ID or W9 is required for payment, please contact Shawna Greenway before submitting your check.

Local Links

http://www.seedesmoines.com/

Airport Information

Des Moines International Airport
Airport Code: DSM

Hotel direction: 5 miles NE

Ground Transportation

Complimentary hotel/airport shuttle is available on request. There is a courtesy phone to call from the airport.

Taxi service from the airport is available. Estimated rates are $12, one way.

Don Edde Memorial Golf Outing - Wednesday, October 28th (Sponsored by Sandra K. Meltzer & Associates, Inc.)

NOT Your Typical Golf Outing:

It's at NO ADDITONAL COST to Attendees & only $15 for your guests!
It's going to be INDOORS, at the LONGVIEW GOLF CENTRE!
You can choose to MINIATURE GOLF, hit the DRIVING RANGE or DO BOTH!
We are planning a Tailgate Party for lunch!

Golf Fee: $0 per attendee/$15 per guest

Please indicate on your registration if you or a guest will be participating so that we can make arrangements for food and rides to the golf dome.

The total amount calculated by the website WILL NOT include any guest golf fees, so you must add an additional $15 to the amount calculated for each guest who is participating.

Agenda Questions for the Meeting Discussion

The success of the meeting depends upon your questions and subsequent discussion. You'll receive response and insight from some of the most knowledgeable individuals in the insurance industry. Questions should be submitted through the LHCA website. Submit your questions by October 9th & your name will be entered into a drawing. One entry per question! Questions submitted after the 12th will be supplemental.

Click here to submit questions for the meeting.

A compilation of all questions submitted will be e-mailed to registered attendees approximately two weeks prior to the meeting date to allow attendees the opportunity to review and prepare for discussion at the meeting. Attendees will need to print the questions and bring them to the meeting. Don't forget to hole-punch the pages in order to place them in the binder you'll receive at the LHCA meeting registration desk when you arrive.