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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Rick Sutton - IIA of Illinois President - (309) 692-8544 - ricks@was-irp.com

Spring is here and this is my favorite time of the year. Deann (French, editor) told me the focus of this issue
Flowers are blooming, grass is green, and birds are back. would be “Are Disruptors Turning the Industry Upside
Turkey season is here, mushrooms are popping and the Down.” We all know there are disruptors in the Industry
crappie are biting. Life is good! whether it is driverless cars, flood insurance, or health
care. I have tried to think about how “Disruptors” have
Speaking of Life is Good; Sandie and I are blessed to have changed or had an effect on my life both personally and
a wonderful and healthy family. During the Easter season professionally. Disruptions have made me a better person
we were able to see all the kids, grandkids and my 98 year both personally and professionally by keeping a positive
old mother. Palm Sunday we had a wonderful dinner in attitude, focusing on the issue and being innovative. No
East Peoria at our son’s home with half the family and then disruptions are insurmountable. Disruption and Innovation
on Easter Sunday we had another wonderful dinner at our are synonymous.
daughter and son in law’s home in Eagle Colorado with
the other half. We are so thankful for a happy and healthy “If at first the idea is not absurd, then there will be no hope
family. for it.” Albert Einstein.
By the time you read this we may have already completed Get involved, be happy and stay safe!
Federal Legislative Day in Washington, DC. This is an
important time in our country’s future and agents from
all areas of the county will have lobbied for protect your
future. If you did not attend this year’s event, please
consider attending next year.

June 2, 2017 is an important day for all members of IIA.
This is your official IIA Day of Giving. Several events are
scheduled throughout the state. It is not too late to get
involved. Please go to the IIA website and click Statewide
Day of Giving to see how you can get involved. The web
site tells how you can get plan to participate in this day.
Rachel Romines is the event coordinator. She can be
reached at rromines@iiaofil.org. Please contact her and get
something scheduled. We would like all the Regions in the
state to be represented. Remember, no project is too small.

Chairman of the Board, Cindy Jackman, Jon Jackman, Sandie Sutton
and Rick Sutton at the St. Jude Tribute to the Stars Gala

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