A message from the NAMB 2007 Convention Committee Co-ChairsJane Hostvedt, Ken Lindberg and John PorterNAMB, NAMB Reigns, NAMB 2007 Annual Convention and Exposition, Seattle
NAMB 2007 Annual Convention and Exposition
NAMB Reigns
Thursday-Monday, June 21-25
Seattle
Whether youre looking to network with colleagues, earn
continuing education credits or experience the latest mortgage
industry technology, Seattlethe birthplace of Starbucks and home of
The Boeing Companywill be the place to be from Thursday-Monday,
June 21-25. Thousands of mortgage brokers from across the nation
will gather at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center
for
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers 2007 Annual Convention
and Exposition, NAMB Reigns.
The program is all about business, of course, but there will be
plenty of opportunities to see old friends, unwind on a spectacular
championship golf course and enjoy the cuisine and culture of the
largest city in the Northwest.
It all starts with the NAMBPAC golf outing Thursday morning,
June 21 at the fabulous Druids Glen Golf Club. The course offers
breathtaking views of Mount Rainier and boasts its own micro-brew
pub. In addition to the outing championship, golfers will compete
in longest-drive, closest-to-the-pin, straightest-drive and
hole-in-one contests.
Thursday evening, brokers will come together for a
pre-convention reception and buffet dinner more than 500 feet above
the ground at Seattles famous Space Needle Observation Deck. There,
they will be treated to spectacular 360-degree views of Seattle,
Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, Lake Union, and
Elliot Bay.
Fridayafter a day of educational courses, committee meetings and
the NAMB Delegate Councilspirits will soar during the Opening
Reception at the Boeing Museum of Flight. The museum features more
than 20 of the worlds most significant flying machines including a
replica of Boeings first aircraft, a World War II Corsair, the
famous Blackbird spy plane and a replica of the Wright Brothers
glider.
Saturday morning will feature roundtable open discussions on key
topics such as marketing, correspondent lending and how to recruit
and keep quality people. The first general session will focus on
the inspiring success story of Seattles Pike Place Fish Company.
Breakout sessions Saturday afternoon will explore risk management,
how to use Fannie Mae mortgage products and small commercial
lending. There will also be an update on critical NAMB government
affairs activities.
The highlight on Sunday will be the second general session
entitled Nobody Moved Your Cheese and featuring Ross Shaferthe
six-time Emmy Award winning television talk-show host, comedian and
motivational speaker. Sunday afternoon features Exhibit
Extravaganza, the opening of the exhibit hall featuring hundreds of
exhibitors displaying the latest broker products and services.
Monday will be a day of more practical educational courses and
breakout sessions, as well as another opportunity to tour the
exhibit hall.
The Gala Reception, dinner and showcase takes place Monday
evening, featuring Mike Rayburn, the award-winning speaker and
entertainer known as The Worlds Funniest Guitar Virtuoso. He
delivers a presentation that is both energizing and entertaining,
featuring astounding guitar creations, uproarious songs and
mesmerizing presentation skills. A casino and cabaret follows where
brokers will try their luck at the tables amid live music, dancing,
drinks and prizes.
Its a program not to be missed. For more information and to
register, visit www.namb.org. June is just around the corner, see
you in Seattle!
Your Convention Co-Chairs,
Jane Hostvedt, Convention Committee Co-Chair
Ken Lindberg, Convention Committee Co-Chair
John Porter, Convention Committee Co-Chair
National Association of Mortgage Brokers
