Re-connect with your colleagues over two days of
fantastic and fun educational sessions.

The Spring Symposium brings together fraternal colleagues for lively programming around key issues facing Alliance members. Two tracks - Fraternal & Communications and Governance – allow attendees to tailor content to meet their needs.

Fraternal & Communications Workshops to focus on Member Engagement, Digital Transformations, Leveraging Data at your Society, Chapter Relations and more.

Governance Workshops to focus on Good Governance Practices, Life Insurance Financials & Profitability, DE&I, Chapter Governance and more.

Noon - 4:00 p.m. | FCD Final Session

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2:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk

Grand Oaks Foyer | TBD FCD Gathering

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception

Grand Oaks Pavilion | Dinner on Own

Developing List of Symposium Speakers:

Stefanie Attard, AVP Member Engagement, Governance & Development, Foresters Financial
Steve Barth, Senior Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Chris Conklin, Managing Director, Miller-Newberg
Kaye DeMartino, Human Resources Business Partner, BetterLife
Tom Faulconer, Clinical Professor, Risk Management and Insurance, Butler University
Kayte Fredrickson, President & CEO, Teachers Life Insurance
Christopher Gandy, President/Founder, Midwest Legacy Group
Brian Gedicks, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Knights of Columbus
Katy Hylkema, Director, Customer Experience, GBU Life
Nate Lamusga, Director of Member Engagement & Business Development, Catholic United Financial Life
Todd Martin, Partner, FisherBroyles
Nikki Pealer, Senior Vice President, Program Executive, Lockton Affinity
Ashlee Peña, Senior Counsel, Director, Thrivent
Angel Thomas, Senior Vice President Member Experience, BetterLife
Dr. Randa Zalman, Associate Professor, Graduate Marketing and MBA Director, Bellevue University

*Tentative Schedule Below.

Registration Rates

On or before March 29, 2024
Fraternal Member Staff/Board: $499
Vendor (Associate Member) - Sponsor: $499
Vendor (Associate Member) - Non-Sponsor: $699
Complimentary Sponsor or VIP: $0

On or after April 1, 2024
Fraternal Member Staff/Board: $699
Vendor (Associate Member) - Sponsor: $799
Vendor (Associate Member) - Non-Sponsor: $899
Complimentary Sponsor or VIP: $0

Meeting Stipends: Each society will receive the same number of $250 meeting stipends based on asset class as provided in 2023, one $250 stipend will be specifically designated for a society Board member to attend the 2024 Spring Symposium. The Alliance and Board would like to encourage participation of society board members in the newly developed governance track to address member-identified challenges and support continued fraternal strength. The stipend codes for staff members and board members were sent to society CEOs. Please click here for more information and contact info@fraternalalliance.org with any questions.

Spring Symposium Workshop Schedule

Tuesday, April 30

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception

Wednesday, May 1

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Connecting

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Fraternal Pep Rally

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Workshop #1

10:30 a.m. | Break

10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | Workshop #2

11:45 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Networking

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Workshop #3

2:00 p.m. | Break

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Workshop #4

3:15 - 4:15 p.m. | Networking

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Progressive Reception with Sponsors

Thursday, May 2

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Coffee & Connecting

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Fraternal Pep Rally

9:30 - 10:30 | Workshop #5

10:30 a.m. | Break

The Fraternal Swap Shop!
Put your brand on display in the Fraternal Swap Shop! During this interactive session, the Alliance will give member societies the opportunity to showcase their best swag. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas and you might even be lucky enough to take one home.
Allison Koppel and Alliance staff will lead this fun and engaging experience.

11:45 a.m. | Adjourn

HOTEL INFORMATION

The beautiful Hyatt Lodge sits in a wooded and spacious setting and offers attendees multiple places to gather and network. Registrants should check their confirmation email for the hotel block link.
**Hyatt Lodge**
2815 Jorle Blvd. Oak Brook, IL 60523
Alliance group rate: $164 per night

CANCELLATIONS & TRANSFERS

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@fraternalalliance.org.

The following cancellation rules apply to event registrations only. Please see sponsor agreements for applicable rules regarding these items.

Cancellations on or Before March 31, 2024
For cancellation requests received in writing on or before March 31, 2024, event registrations can be transferred to another individual at no cost or refunded less a $25 cancellation fee.

Cancellations After March 31, 2024
Cancellation requests received within 30 days of the first scheduled day of the event: the Alliance will not refund registration fees. Guest registration fees will be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee.

What happens to my registration if American Fraternal Alliance cancels the event?
Attendees will be notified in writing within 48 hours of formal decision of cancellation. If the Alliance cancels an in-person event, attendees can convert their registrations to virtual, if applicable, and receive a refund of the difference between registration fees. Attendees can also choose to receive a full refund of registration fees. Optional activity and guest registrations will be automatically refunded.

The Alliance will provide specific instructions for cancelling hotel rooms at the official event hotel. Additional travel arrangements must be cancelled by individuals.

If you have any questions, please email info@fraternalalliance.org or contact the office at (630) 522-6322.

DATES

April 30 – May 2, 2024

LOCATION

Hyatt Lodge in
Oak Brook, Illinois

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION LIMITATION POLICIES:

Spring Symposium is limited to members of the American Fraternal Alliance.