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YBN REPORT
Looking back
and into the future
Katrina Hueging,
IBAM, Young Broker
Committee Chair
It has been great to see so many
brokers out to the last few events
hosted by the Young Brokers
Network. In November, YBN hosted a
Rumor’s Comedy Fundraiser in honor
of Dale Rempel with all funds raised
being donated in Dale’s name to the
Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada.
Everyone had a fun night, and over
$1,200 was raised.
The Young Brokers Committee also
worked with IBAM on the 3rd YBN/IBAM
Recruitment Dinner held at St. Charles
Country Club on January 30. This special
networking dinner brings together brokerage
principals, Young Brokers, insurance
company representatives and students to
encourage the students to learn more about
our industry. Over 125 guests attended
including 53 students from the University
of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, Red
River College, and Assiniboine College.
The goal is to show students all the career
options the insurance industry can offer,
both while they are still in school and when
they have graduated.
YBN is bringing back Bingo Bowling! On
April 4, you are welcome to join the YBN in
a fun night of bowling at Alpine Lanes (in
the Travelodge on Fermor Ave.) from 8pm to
11pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased
from any member of the Young Brokers
Committee, the IBAM office or by emailing
katrinahueging@ibam.mb.ca. I look forward
to seeing many of you out on the lanes!
After bowling, it is time to gear up for
the annual IBAM Convention (April 30 to
May 2). The YBN challenges all brokers
to bring their gently used business and
business casual clothing for donation to
the Clothes Closet and Siloam Mission to
assist those less fortunate get back into the
workforce. YBN members will be on hand
at all events to collect the clothing brought
to the Convention.
Finally, I am pleased to announce the
addition of Cameron Wilgosh (MIG
Insurance) and Jamie Taronno (Crossroads
Insurance) to the Young Broker Committee.
Cameron and Jamie are both eager
to lend their experience to help grow the
Young Broker Network in Manitoba. On
behalf of the YB Committee, we are all
excited to have you both on board. Are
you interested in being part of the planning
committee for the YBN? Email me at
katrinahueging@ibam.mb.ca for more information
on how you can get involved.
If you want to keep in the loop on
further YBN events, be sure to follow us on
our social media sites. Join us on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/MBYBN) or Twitter
(@YBNMB) for all of your Young Broker
Network news.
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