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Transportation
Hotel Palomar is located on 5th Avenue in San Diego. The
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located 3 miles from
the hotel. The average cost of a cab ride is about $13 each
way before tip. If using shuttle service from the airport,
please review the SuperShuttle Transportation link to receive
a UFO Group discount.
Weather and Dress Code
Hotel
The Palomar Hotel, in the center of downtown arts and
culture scene, and just steps from San Diego's Gaslamp
Quarter known for dining and nightlife, the boutique
Kimpton Hotel is a top choice for both work and play. The
downtown San Diego hotel gives you the ultimate urban
retreat within easy reach of the city's countless attractions.
Join the Under Forty Organization for a memorable
experience this September at the 23rd Annual UFO Meeting.
Meeting Registration
Attendees are encouraged to Register Online. If you prefer
to complete the manual registration form, please return your
completed form, along with your fees, to AAMGA, 610
Freedom Business Center Drive, Suite 110, King of Prussia,
PA 19406 or via fax to 610-992-0021. Questions? Please
contact AAMGA Headquarters directly at 610-992-0022.
Hotel Reservations
Please make your hotel accommodations directly with the
Palomar Hotel San Diego by making Online Reservations
today or by calling their reservations department at
1-888-288-6601
and
reference
group
code
“1409UFOMTG”. When calling, ask for the AAMGA Under
Forty Organization Reduced Group Room Rate of $150.00 a
night plus tax. The reduced group rate will be available
through Monday, August 11, 2014 or until the room block is
full, whichever occurs first. AAMGA is not responsible for
increased rates on rooms reserved outside the group block.
Check-in time at the hotel is 4:00 PM and check-out time is
11:00 AM. For additional information on the hotel, please
visit the Hotel Palomar San Diego website.
We can expect average highs around 76 during the day with
lows around 65 in the evening. Casual dress is the order of
the day, while the Thursday evening Opening Reception and
dinner will be Business Casual.
✦ Thursday Education Session: Smart Casual - Collared
shirts for the men. Shorts and Jeans acceptable. No
t-shirts or torn clothing.
✦ Thursday Opening Reception: Business Casual Collared shirts for the men. Slacks or Khakis
acceptable. Jackets not required. No shorts, jeans,
t-shirts or torn clothing.
✦ Thursday Business Meeting: Smart Casual - Collared
shirts for the men. Shorts and Jeans acceptable.
No t-shirts or torn clothing.
✦ Friday Evening Reception & Dinner: Business Casual Collared shirts for the men. Slacks or Khakis
acceptable. Jackets not required. No shorts, jeans,
t-shirts or torn clothing.
✦ Saturday Session - The Scoop
Casual: Jeans, t-shirts.
UFO Membership
If you not a current member of the Under Forty
Organization, or know someone who might be interested in
joining, visit the AAMGA website, www.aamga.org, and
click on the “Under Forty Organization” link at the top right
of the homepage. You’ll find information about the UFO and
will be able to download a copy of the membership form.
You must be a UFO Member to attend the UFO Annual
Meeting. Joining the UFO is free and there is no limit as to
the number of UFO Members per AAMGA Member agency,
company or business, so long as the UFO Members are
under 40 years of age.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
New Member Welcome Reception
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
New UFO members and first-time attendees are invited to get
acquainted with UFO Board of Directors and UFO Committee
members prior to the official start of the conference.
We will officially kick off this year’s UFO Annual Meeting at a
Welcome Reception and Dinner hosted by the 2014-2015 UFO
Board of Directors. Please join your UFO President, Adam Rothert,
along with members of the UFO Board for an evening of hospitality
and networking.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
Golf Tournament - Riverwalk Golf Club
7:30 am - Conclusion
Karen Alford, our 2014 Golf Chair and Associate Chair of the UFO,
invites you to experience the Riverwalk Golf Club.
AAMGA University Course: The Multi-Generational
Workforce: Partners in Progress
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
For the first time in history, four generations are working
side-by-side and each of these generations has distinct attitudes,
behaviors, expectations, habits and motivational buttons. Learning
how to communicate more effectively with other generations is not
only the right thing to do in today’s diverse workplace but it’s also
good for your career advancement. Join us for a lively discussion,
group activities and panel discussion as we delve into the nuances
of each generation. Bring your questions and obtain new
information to share with your colleagues and customers on how
to make your business partnerships, and our industry, the most
successful they can be. Millennials: g2tu, think ur gonna like this.
hope 2 c u there.
Conveniently located in Mission Valley just minutes away from
downtown San Diego, Riverwalk Golf Club offers a quiet oasis from
the busy hustle of the city. Distinctive in character but consistent in
quality, every hole was meticulously designed by Ted Robinson, Sr.
and Jr. in the old style, leaving the terrain completely natural. Water
comes into play on 13 of the 27 holes with four new lakes and the
San Diego River. Home to a variety of wildlife and wetlands flora,
Riverwalk is a natural for tournaments and visiting golfers. AAMGA
UFO Meeting registration is required to participate.
Compete in this year’s UFO Scramble Tournament on the Riverwalk
Golf Club. Please meet in the hotel lobby at 7:15 am. Breakfast and
box lunches will be provided for registered golfers.
Tour 1: Creatures of Habitat at The San Diego Zoo
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
UFO Business Meeting
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join the UFO Board for a presentation on the status of the AAMGA
UFO initiatives and offer opportunities for you to get involved. All
Wholesale, Associate and Business Services UFO Members are
encouraged to attend. Adam Rothert will be reporting on the
accomplishments and new initiatives of the UFO as well as
discussing some exciting changes on the horizon. You’ll also hear
reports from the UFO Committee Liaisons on their work with the
AAMGA’s Committees and how you can get involved.
Roundtable Discussion
2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Join us for the UFO Roundtable Discussion session where the UFO,
the top industry professionals, will discuss the future and how it
relates to today’s industry environment. Attend to hear what others
think about: What’s the future of the industry? What are the top
challenges facing individuals just entering the industry? What is the
best piece of advice that you would pass along to other UFO
Members? How is the industry changed by the new generation
entering the workforce? Whether you have the answers or your
own questions to discuss, attend the Roundtable Discussion and
offer your voice.
Welcome Reception
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Span the globe in one afternoon, viewing rare and intriguing
wildlife from nearly every region of the world in just one location,
the San Diego Zoo. Known for its large, naturalistic enclosures,
guests to the Zoo become immersed in bio-climactic zones such as
Absolutely Apes, Tiger River, Gorilla Tropics, Polar Bear Plunge and
the Owens Rainforest Aviary. The newest and most exciting exhibit
of all is the 7-acre Elephant Odyssey, which follows the prehistoric
path of the Elephant to its existence today. Join the UFO group for
this exclusive, 90 minute tour which is filled with experiences and
information you couldn’t get anywhere else. This is a great
mini-introduction to the zoo’s mammal, bird and plant collections.
The tour includes a private bus tour and a visit to one off-exhibit
area.
Please note that an AAMGA UFO Meeting Registration is
required to participate. Please note that this tour is designed
for participants of good to moderate health. Attendees are
encouraged to dress comfortably and bring sunscreen and
sunglasses.
Friday Evening
UFO Reception & Dinner
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Tour 2: Little Italy Walking Tour & Progressive Lunch
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
This fun and educational tour of San Diego’s culture-rich
neighborhood of Little Italy has delighted groups for over fourteen
years covering 140 years of colorful neighborhood history and
behind the scenes intrigue. From 1871 to the 21st century, the story
of Little Italy, San Diego has been one of hope and despair, growth
and decline, genesis and exodus and today--renaissance. You will
laugh, maybe even shed a tear, but you will never forget the tale of
the local Italians who labored to build one of San Diego's great
industries of old.
This year’s reception and dinner will be a night to remember.
Located at the Casa Guadalajara in Old Town, the UFO is hosting
dinner at this spectacular Mexican restaurant which is a welcoming
landmark for Old Town San Diego, capturing the “Spirit of Mexico”
at its best. Discover authentic regional Mexican cuisine presented
with flair in beautiful dining rooms and patios or enjoy our famous
margaritas in the lively cantina.The ambience of Casa Guadalajara
is reminiscent of a gracious hacienda deep in Mexico. Old wooden
gates, splashing fountains, colorful talavera tiles and wrought iron
fixtures help create a most magnificent dining experience.
Join us and enjoy a tour and lunch at Il Monello- Fabulous gourmet
pasta lunch prepared by Chef Fabrizio. There will be a chef demo of
cutting/sampling of imported Raspa Dura—a ripe young Parmesan
and Prosciutto Toscano (bone in) served with house-made focaccia
bread & salted Lupini beans for snacking. Lastly a Gelato stop to
end a fun filled foodie day.
Tour 3: San Diego Land & Sea Adventure
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Capture the essence of this dynamic seaside city via a guided
minicoach adventure coupled with a 30-minute fast tour on The
Patriot. Along the guided tour, you may see gems like the historic
Gaslamp District, stunning Balboa Park, picturesque La Jolla,
historical Old Town, world-famous Coronado Island, jaw-dropping
Balboa Park and much, much more! On The Patriot, you’ll
experience a 30 minute fast tour. It is the newest and most thrilling
tour San Diego has to offer! Climb aboard and hold on for this
exciting thrill ride on San Diego Bay. You will be thoroughly
entertained as the waves splash, the music plays, and the wind
roars on this tour of a lifetime!
Saturday, September 13, 2014
The Scoop - Current UFO Events & Your Ideas for the Future!
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us to discuss projects and initiatives for the coming year. Are
you interested in getting more involved in the UFO? Join an
AAMGA Committee or become a UFO Committee Liaison. Contact
us today!
HOTEL AND TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION
HOTEL DETAILS
Please make your hotel accommodations directly with the Palomar Hotel
San Diego by making Online Reservations or by calling their reservations
department at 1-888-288-6601 and reference group code
“1409UFOMTG”. When calling, ask for the AAMGA Under Forty
Organization Reduced Group Room Rate of $150.00 a night plus tax.
The reduced group rate will be available through Monday, August 11,
2014 or until the room block is full, whichever occurs first. AAMGA is
not responsible for increased rates on rooms reserved outside the group
block. Check-in time at the hotel is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00
AM. For additional information on the hotel, please visit the
Hotel Palomar San Diego website.
Make Online Hotel Reservations Today!
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Hotel Palomar is located on 5th Avenue in San Diego. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located 3 miles
from the hotel. The average cost of a cab ride is about $13 each way before tip. If using shuttle service from the
airport, please utilize the SuperShuttle Transportation link to receive a UFO Group discount.
SUPERSHUTTLE INFORMATION
✦ Click the Supershuttle Transportation link
✦ Click on Book Online on top left hand side of page
✦ Provide the requested information, to include roundtrip service, your name,
flight details (To and from the airport), and your local contact phone number.
✦ Provide the hotels name if the hotel has not populated
✦ Provide a credit card for payment
✦ Print your confirmation page (or you can e-mail it to yourself)
SUPERSHUTTLE
Discount: $1 off one way
EXECUCAR
Discount: $5 off one way
You may also call 1.800.258.3826 to make reservations please make sure to mention you are with the Under Forty
Organization Annual Meeting or group code ( AVNYH ). Discount will not be applied if this information is not
provided to phone agent.
ARRIVALS
When you arrive in San Diego and claim your luggage, follow these directions, depending on your terminal:
TERMINAL 1
Follow the signs to the Ground Transportation Sky Bridge. Proceed to the "Shuttle for Hire Island" and ask the
Transportation Coordinator for a Supershuttle van.
TERMINAL 2
Exit the Terminal 2 doors, cross the street using the crosswalk to the "Shuttle for Hire Island" and ask the
Transportation Coordinator for a Supershuttle van.
COMMUTER TERMINAL
Exit the Commuter Terminal doors, cross over to the "Shuttle Loading Island" and ask the Transportation
Coordinator for a Supershuttle van.
Note: You do not have to have an advance reservation to ride SuperShuttle, but without a reservation,
you will pay the full rate at the ticket counter.
UFO ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
New Member Welcome Reception................................................................... 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, September 11, 2014
AAMGA University Course: The Multi-Generational Workforce:
Partners in Progress ...................................................................................... 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
UFO Business Meeting...................................................................................... 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
An Update on Emerging Risks in the Wholesale Insurance Industry.............. 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Welcome Reception .......................................................................................... 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dinner ............................................................................................................... 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday, September 12, 2014
Golf Tournament - Riverwalk Golf Club ...................................................... 7:30 am - Conclusion
Tour 1: Creatures of Habitat at The San Diego Zoo ......................................... 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tour 2: Little Italy Walking Tour & Progressive Lunch..................................... 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Tour 3: San Diego Land & Sea Adventure ...................................................... 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
UFO Reception & Dinner................................................................................. 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 2014
The Scoop - Current UFO Events & Your Ideas for the Future!...................... 9:00 am - 11:00 am